# 38 C.F.R. § 20.1106 (2026): Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor—prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.1106 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor—prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 20: BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE / Subpart L: Finality / § 20.1106: § 20.1106   Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor—prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime.

## Text

Except with respect to benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 1311(a)(2) and 1318, and certain cases involving individuals whose Department of Veterans Affairs benefits have been forfeited for treason or for subversive activities under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 6104 and 6105, issues involved in a survivor's claim for death benefits will be decided without regard to any prior disposition of those issues during the veteran's lifetime. Cases in which a person substitutes for a deceased veteran under 38 U.S.C. 5121A are not claims for death benefits and are not subject to this section. Cases in which a person substitutes for a deceased death benefits claimant under 38 U.S.C. 5121A are claims for death benefits subject to this section.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 5121A, 7104(b)).
[79 FR 52984, Sept. 5, 2014]

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1100 (2026) § 20.1100   Rule 1100. Finality of decisions of the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1100.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1102 (2026) § 20.1102   Rule 1102. Harmless error.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1102.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1103 (2026) § 20.1103   Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1103.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1104 (2026) § 20.1104   Rule 1104. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction affirmed on appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1104.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1105 (2026) § 20.1105   Rule 1105. Supplemental claim after promulgation of appellate decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1105.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1106 (2026) § 20.1106   Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor—prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1106.md)

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