2005 CFR Title 38, Volume 1

Title 38--Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PART 14--LEGAL SERVICES, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND MISCELLANEOUS CLAIMS
	14.500	Functions and responsibilities of General Counsel.
	14.501	Functions and responsibilities of Regional Counsels.
	14.502	Requests for legal opinions from Central Office.
	14.503	Requests for legal advice and assistance in other than domestic relations matters.
	14.504	Domestic relations questions, authority and exceptions.
	14.505	Submissions.
	14.507	Opinions.
	14.514	Suits by or against United States or Department of Veterans Affairs officials; indemnification of Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
	14.515	Suits involving loan guaranty matters.
	14.516	Escheat and post fund cases.
	14.517	Cases affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs generally.
	14.518	Litigation involving beneficiaries in custody of Department of Veterans Affairs employees acting in official capacity.
	14.560	Procedure where violation of penal statutes is involved including those offenses coming within the purview of the Assimilative Crime Act (18 U.S.C. 13).
	14.561	Administrative action prior to submission.
	14.562	Collections or adjustments.
	14.600	Federal Tort Claims Act--general.
	14.601	Investigation and development.
	14.602	Requests for medical information.
	14.603	Disposition of claims.
	14.604	Filing a claim.
	14.605	Suits against Department of Veterans Affairs employees arising out of a wrongful act or omission or based upon medical care and treatment furnished in or for the Veterans Health Administration.
	14.615	General.
	14.616	Form and place of filing claim.
	14.617	Disposition of claims.
	14.618	Collection action.
	14.619	Collection action.
	14.626	Purpose.
	14.627	Definitions.
	14.628	Recognition of organizations.
	14.629	Requirements for accreditation of service organization representatives; agents; and attorneys.
	14.630	Authorization for a particular claim.
	14.631	Powers of attorney.
	14.632	Determination of qualifications.
	14.633	Termination of accreditation of agents, attorneys, and representatives.
	14.634	Banks or trust companies acting as guardians.
	14.635	Office space and facilities.
	14.640	Purpose.
	14.641	Qualifications for access.
	14.642	Utilization of access.
	14.643	Disqualification.
	14.664	Scope of authority and effective date.
	14.665	Claims.
	14.666	Regional Counsel responsibility.
	14.667	Claims payable.
	14.668	Disposition of claims.
	14.669	Fees of agents or attorneys; penalty.
	14.700	Court cost and expenses; commitment, restoration, fiduciary appointments.
	14.701	Commitment and restoration proceedings.
	14.702	Medical testimony in commitment or restoration proceedings.
	14.703	Costs in commitment or restoration proceedings.
	14.704	Authorization of transportation necessary for commitment of a veteran beneficiary.
	14.705	Authority to file petitions for appointment of fiduciaries in State courts.
	14.706	Legal services in behalf of beneficiaries.
	14.707	Authorization of transportation of a veteran beneficiary for appointment of a fiduciary.
	14.708	Costs and other expenses incident to appointment of fiduciary.
	14.709	Surety bonds; court-appointed fiduciary.
	14.800	Purpose.
	14.801	Applicability.
	14.802	Definitions.
	14.803	Policy.
	14.804	Factors to consider.
	14.805	Contents of a demand or request.
	14.806	Scope of testimony or production.
	14.807	Procedure when demand or request is made.
	14.808	Expert or opinion testimony.
	14.809	Demands or requests in legal proceedings for records protected by confidentiality statutes.
	14.810	Fees.