1991 Precedent Opinions
PREC 1-91 Cramdowns under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 1-91, VAOPGCPREC 1-91, 1991
PREC 2-91 Is VA liable to Pay Interest to Lenders on the Miscalculation of "Net Value?” Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 2-91, VAOPGCPREC 2-91, 1991
PREC 3-91 Secretary's authority to comply with certain Conditions Specified in Loan Sale Agreements for AHT VIII & to amend AHT VI & AHT VII Documents Citation : Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 3-91, VAOPGCPREC 3-91, 1991
PREC 4-91 Failure to submit to Medical Examination - Insistence on the Presence of an Attorney & Use of a Recording Device Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 4-91, VAOPGCPREC 4-91, 1991
PREC 5-91 Payment of Charges to State Soldiers' Homes from Appropriated Funds when Payments have been discontinued under P.L. 86-146 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 5-91, VAOPGCPREC 5-91, 1991
PREC 6-91 Gratuitous Benefits, Pub. L. 86-146 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 6-91, VAOPGCPREC 6-91, 1991
PREC 7-91 Eligibility for Invalid Lift Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 7-91, VAOPGCPREC 7-91, 1991
PREC 8-91 Clarification of Certain Provisions of P.L. 86-639 & DM Circular 10-2009 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 8-91, VAOPGCPREC 8-91, 1991
PREC 9-91 Gratuitous Benefits, P.L. 86-146 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 9-91, VAOPGCPREC 9-91, 1991
PREC 10-91 Application of 38 USC 102(a) to Claims for PFOP Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 10-91, VAOPGCPREC 10-91, 1991
PREC 11-91 Change of Use of State Nursing Home Care Units Constructed with Grant Funds Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 11-91, VAOPGCPREC 11-91, 1991
PREC 12-91 Entitlement of a Reservist to Payment of Unauthorized Medical Expenses Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 12-91, VAOPGCPREC 12-91, 1991
PREC 13-91 Entitlement of Veterans to Drugs & Medicines under 38 USC 612(h) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 13-91, VAOPGCPREC 13-91, 1991
PREC 14-91 Transportation of Volunteers Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 14-91, VAOPGCPREC 14-91, 1991
PREC 15-91 Legal Authority to Contract for Guard Services Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 15-91, VAOPGCPREC 15-91, 1991
PREC 16-91 Parental Consent for Surgery on a Minor Veteran Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 16-91, VAOPGCPREC 16-91, 1991
PREC 17-91 Home Dialysis Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 17-91, VAOPGCPREC 17-91, 1991
PREC 18-91 Authority of VA to inspect Packages Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 18-91, VAOPGCPREC18-91, 1991
PREC 19-91 Removal of Automobiles from VA Grounds Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 19-91, VAOPGCPREC 19-91, 1991
PREC 20-91 Statute of Limitations for Claims against the General Post Fund Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 20-91, VAOPGCPREC 20-91, 1991
PREC 21-91 Dental Service under 38 USC § 612(b) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 21-91, VAOPGCPREC 21-91, 1991
PREC 22-91 Autopsy on Veteran who dies outside VA Facility while in Post-Hospital Care Status Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 22-91, VAOPGCPREC 22-91, 1991
PREC 23-91 Community Contract Nursing Home Program Additional Payments Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 23-91, VAOPGCPREC 23-91, 1991
PREC 24-91 Use of Cooperative Living/Therapeutic Community Facilities Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 24-91, VAOPGCPREC 24-91, 1991
PREC 25-91 Donation of Kidneys for Transplant Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 25-91, VAOPGCPREC 25-91, 1991
PREC 26-91 Advisory Committee on Cemeteries & Memorials - Interpret 38 USC 1001 [now 2301] - Cong Rpt 030-91 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 26-91, VAOPGCPREC 26-91, 1991
PREC 27-91 Application of 38 USC 210 ( c)(3)(A) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 27-91, VAOPGCPREC 27-91, 1991
PREC 28-91 Provision of Drugs & Medicines to Residents of State Veterans Homes Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 28-91, VAOPGCPREC 28-91, 1991
PREC 29-91 Change of Use of State Nursing Home Care Units Constructed with Grant Funds Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 29-91, VAOPGCPREC 29-91, 1991
PREC 30-91 Applicability of Limitations of 38 USC § 601 [now § 1701](4)( c)(iii) to Puerto Rico Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 30-91, VAOPGCPREC 30-91, 1991
PREC 31-91 Interpretation of 38 USC 618 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 31-91, VAOPGCPREC 31-91, 1991
PREC 32-91 Hospital Based Home Care Program for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation - Home Renovations 38 USC § 617 [now § 1717] Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 32-91, VAOPGCPREC 32-91, 1991
PREC 33-91 Juvenile Offenses occurring on VA Property Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 33-91, VAOPGCPREC 33-91, 1991
PREC 34-91 Provision of Additional Water and/or Electrical Service for Home Dialysis Patients Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 34-91, VAOPGCPREC 34-91, 1991
PREC 35-91 Continued Hospitalization of a Veteran Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 35-91, VAOPGCPREC 35-91, 1991
PREC 36-91 Application for an Automobile Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 36-91, VAOPGCPREC 36-91, 1991
PREC 37-91 Responsibility to Return Competent Patients to the Hospital Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 37-91, VAOPGCPREC 37-91, 1991
PREC 38-91 VI State Home Construction Overruled by PREC 55-91 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 38-91, VAOPGCPREC 38-91, 1991
PREC 39-91 Banking Facilities in VA Hospital Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 39-91, VAOPGCPREC 39-91, 1991
PREC 40-91 Authority to Limit the provision of Outpatient Services under 38 USC 109 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 40-91, VAOPGCPREC 40-91, 1991
PREC 41-91 Furnishing Drugs & Medicines Prescribed by Private Physicians -38 USC § 612 [now § 1712] (h) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 41-91, VAOPGCPREC 41-91, 1991
PREC 42-91 Establishment of Exercise Programs at VA Medical Centers for VA Employees Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 42-91, VAOPGCPREC 42-91, 1991
PREC 43-91 VA Prosthetic & Medical Equipment Loan Program - Consequences of Damage to Loaned Equipment - 38 USC § 1902 [now § 3902] to Veterans Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 43-91, VAOPGCPREC 43-91, 1991
PREC 44-91 Guardianship Policy - Advice given by VA Social Workers Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 44-91, VAOPGCPREC 44-91, 1991
PREC 45-91 Automobile Allowance under 38 USC 1902(a) for a Leased Automobile Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 45-91, VAOPGCPREC 45-91, 1991
PREC 46-91 Taking of Patients' blood, urine & breath specimens for Drug & Alcohol Analysis for Admittance to & while in a VA Domiciliary Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 46-91, VAOPGCPREC 46-91, 1991
PREC 47-91 Applicability of State Laws to VA Facilities in Massachusetts administering Psychotropic Drugs Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 47-91, VAOPGCPREC 47-91, 1991
PREC 48-91 Legal Liability in providing References for Staff Appts . Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 48-91, VAOPGCPREC 48-91, 1991
PREC 49-91 Patient Meal Preparation Program as a form of Rehabilitation Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 49-91, VAOPGCPREC 49-91, 1991
PREC 50-91 Protection of Service-Connection for a non-existent Disability - 38 USC 359 [now 1159] Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 50-91, VAOPGCPREC 50-91, 1991
PREC 51-91 Reimbursement of costs incurred by a Veteran's Wife in the Prepurchase of a Veteran's Headstone under 38 USC 906 [now 2306](d) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 51-91, VAOPGCPREC 51-91, 1991
PREC 52-91 Setoff of Federal Tort Claims Act Damages under 38 USC 351 [now 1151] Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 52-91, VAOPGCPREC 52-91, 1991
PREC 53-91 Requirement of a Supplemental Statement of the case following remand by Court of Veterans Appeals Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 53-91, VAOPGCPREC 53-91, 1991
PREC 54-91 Reporting Waived Loan Guaranty Debts to the IRS Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 54-91, VAOPGCPREC 54-91, 1991
PREC 55-91 Virgin Islands - State Home Construction Overruled by Prec 38-91 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 55-91, VAOPGCPREC 55-91, 1991
PREC 56-91 Spouse's Period Eligibility for Dependent's Educational Assistance Allowance- 38 USC 1712 (b)/(d) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 56-91, VAOPGCPREC 56-91, 1991
PREC 57-91 Eligibility for Burial Benefits based on Service in Amer Merchant Marine - Period for Submission of Claims Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 57-91, VAOPGCPREC 57-91, 1991
PREC 58-91 Meaning of "Legal Impediment" for Purposes of Deemed Valid Marriage under 38 USC 103(a) - Common Law Marriage Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 58-91, VAOPGCPREC 58-91, 1991
PREC 59-91 Reduction of Compensation during Incarceration 38 USC 3113 [now 5313] - Community Control Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 59-91, VAOPGCPREC 59-91, 1991
PREC 60-91 Public Law 101-625 - RESPA Amendments Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 60-91, VAOPGCPREC 60-91, 1991
PREC 61-91 Effect of a discharge under Dishonorable Conditions on Eligibility for Gratuitous Veterans' Benefits based on a prior period of Honorable Service Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 61-91, VAOPGCPREC 61-91, 1991
PREC 62-91 Consideration of VA Compensation Benefits in computation of Tax credits Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 62-91, VAOPGCPREC 62-91, 1991
PREC 63-91 Immunity from Liability under 38 USC 4116 [now 7316] & 28 USC 2679 XXXXX Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 63-91, VAOPGCPREC 63-91, 1991
PREC 64-91 Estates of Incompetent Veterans - Implementation of 38 USC 5505 & 38 CFR 13.109 Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 64-91, VAOPGCPREC 64-91, 1991
PREC 65-91 Electronic Claims & Facsimile Documents as Evidence Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 65-91, VAOPGCPREC 65-91, 1991
PREC 66-91 Evaluation of Separately Ratable Disabilities Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 66-91, VAOPGCPREC 66-91, 1991
PREC 67-91 Recoupment of Disability Severance Pay from Disability Compensation Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 67-91, VAOPGCPREC 67-91, 1991
PREC 68-91 Clear & Unmistakable Error, Change in Diagnosis; Minimum Rating for Multiple Sclerosis Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 68-91, VAOPGCPREC 68-91, 1991
PREC 69-91 Retroactive Payment of Chapter 35 due to Establishment of Service Connection for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 69-91, VAOPGCPREC 69-91, 1991
PREC 70-91 Reconsiderations by the Board of Veterans Appeals Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 70-91, VAOPGCPREC 70-91, 1991
PREC 71-91 Scope of 38 CFR 3.105(e) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 71-91, VAOPGCPREC 71-91, 1991
PREC 72-91 Interpretation of 38 USC 3681(a)(1) Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 72-91, VAOPGCPREC 72-91, 1991
PREC 73-91 Effect on Pension Eligibility of Transfer of Assets into a Trust Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 73-91, VAOPGCPREC 73-91, 1991
PREC 74-91 Insurance Coverage Information Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 74-91, VAOPGCPREC 74-91, 1991
PREC 75-91 Unemployability due to Service-Connected Disability Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen. Couns. Prec. 75-91, VAOPGCPREC 75-91, 1991
