No member of the armed forces may be retired or separated for physical disability without a full and fair hearing if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand.

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
1214 37:283 (less 1st 17 words). Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 681, §413 (less 1st 17 words), 63 Stat. 825.

The words "including regulations" are omitted as covered by section 1216(a) of this title.

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Amendments

2025—Pub. L. 119–60 substituted "if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand." for "if he demands it."


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