Sec. 407. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

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## SEC. 407 RULE OF CONSTRUCTION **[**[38 U.S.C. 101 note](/us/usc/t38/s101)**]** ###

(a)Generally Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from processing claims for benefits under title 38, United States Code, for a condition or disease for which this Act establishes a presumption of service connection, as a claim for benefits for a condition or disease with direct service connection. ###

(b)Effective Dates and Applicability The Secretary shall not deny a claim for benefits under title 38, United States Code, for a condition or disease for which this Act establishes a presumption of service connection because the claimant filed the claim prior to the effective date or date of applicability for that particular condition or disease. # TITLE V RESEARCH MATTERS

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Sec. 407

RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

U.S.C.§ 101

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