# Super. Ct. Civ. R. 5-II: Rule 5-II. Pleadings and Orders Affecting Estates of Veterans

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCIV_R5_II

## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. Civ. R. 5-II
- **Heading:** Rule 5-II. Pleadings and Orders Affecting Estates of Veterans
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** District of Columbia Court Rules / Civil Division / Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure / Super. Ct. Civ. R. 5-II

## Text

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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