Effective Date
[Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title V, § 597(b)], Oct. 17, 2006, [120 Stat. 2237], provided that: “Section 1222 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to decisions rendered on cases commenced more than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 17, 2006].”
Quality Review of Medical Evaluation Boards, Physical Evaluation Boards, and Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers
[Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title V, § 524], Jan. 2, 2013, [126 Stat. 1723], as amended by [Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 813(f)], Aug. 13, 2018, [132 Stat. 1851], provided that:“(a)
In General.—
The Secretary of Defense shall standardize, assess, and monitor the quality assurance programs of the military departments to evaluate the following in the performance of their duties (including duties under chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code):
“(1)
Medical Evaluation Boards.
“(2)
Physical Evaluation Boards.
“(3)
Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers.
“(b)
Objectives.—
The objectives of the quality assurance program shall be as follows:
“(1)
To ensure accuracy and consistency in the determinations and decisions of Medical Evaluation Boards and Physical Evaluation Boards.
“(2)
To otherwise monitor and sustain proper performance of the duties of Medical Evaluation Boards and Physical Evaluation Boards, and of Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers.
“(3)
Such other objectives as the Secretary shall specify for purposes of the quality assurance program.”
[(c) Repealed. [Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 813(f)], Aug. 13, 2018, [132 Stat. 1851].]