Rule 5-II. Pleadings and Orders Affecting Estates of Veterans

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A copy of any pleading or order affecting the estate of a veteran must be mailed to

the United States Department of Veterans Affairs by the party filing or obtaining the

same.

COMMENT TO 2017 AMENDMENTS

Stylistic changes were made to this rule to conform with the 2007 amendments to

the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

This rule helps the United States Department of Veterans Affairs fulfill its statutory

responsibility of ensuring that federal funds disbursed to veterans are properly

expended and accounted for. See 38 U.S.C. § 5502. Parties should mail copies of

pleadings and orders to:

Office of Regional Counsel

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

1722 I Street, NW, Suite 302

Washington, DC 20421

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