Section 113.10  Formation of the Board of Appeals

 

The Director of the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall cause the Board of Appeals to be formed to adjudicate all appeals of administrative decisions made by the Department personnel in the administration of the grant and benefit programs.

 

Section 113.20  Consideration of Appeals

 

The Board of Appeals shall consider the appeals for the following programs administered by the Department:

 

a)         Viet Nam Veterans' Compensation

 

b)         Viet Nam Prisoner of War Compensation

 

c)         World War II Compensation Program

 

d)         Korean Veterans' Compensation Program

 

e)         Veterans Scholarship

 

f)         Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program

 

g)         Deceased, Disabled, and MIA-POW Veterans' Dependents Scholarship Program

 

h)         Deceased, Disabled, and MIA-POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant

 

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 15109, effective October 10, 2024)

 

Section 113.30  Consideration of Appeals for Disallowed Applications

 

The Board of Appeals shall consider all appeals requested by those whose case or application has been disallowed or those instances where the appeal has been made by reason of disagreement with the selection of beneficiaries, or the distribution of beneficiary funds or any questionable claims, referred to the Board for adjudication.

 

Section 113.40  Membership of the Board of Appeals

 

The membership of the Board of Appeals shall consist of no more than seven (7) members appointed by the Director.  The Director shall serve as the Chairman of the Board of Appeals.

 

Section 113.50  Meetings of the Board of Appeals

 

The Board shall be convened by the Director via written notification at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting date.  The board shall meet at least every six (6) months to consider the appeals and other business pending.