38 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2011 Edition
Title 38 - VETERANS’ BENEFITS
PART IV - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 51 - CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS
SUBCHAPTER I - CLAIMS
Sec. 5100 - Definition of “claimant”
From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§5100. Definition of “claimant”

For purposes of this chapter, the term “claimant” means any individual applying for, or submitting a claim for, any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary.

(Added Pub. L. 106–475, §2, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2096.)