The Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB; french: Tribunal des anciens combattants (révision et appel)) is a
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responsible for
hearing reviews and
appeals
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by ill and injured Veterans and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in relation to disability pension and award decisions by
Veterans Affairs Canada. Although the Board reports to
Parliament
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through the
Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Board is an
independent agency. It was created in 1995, and is governed by the
Veterans Review and Appeal Board Act
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and the
Veterans Review and Appeal Board Regulations. The board is headed by a chair and a deputy chair, who are selected from a permanent Board of 25 members and as many temporary members as deemed necessary.
The head office is located in the
Daniel J. MacDonald Building
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,
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
The vast majority of individuals appealing their cases to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board are represented free of charge by lawyers of Veterans Affairs Canada's semi-independent
Bureau of Pensions Advocates
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.
List of chairs of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board and its predecessor organizations
*Chris McNeil (2018–present; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*Thomas Jarmyn (2017 - 2018; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*Thomas Jarmyn (Acting Chair 2015 - 2017; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*John D. Larlee, Q.C. (2009 - 2015; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*James MacPhee (Acting Chair Dec 2008 - April 2009; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*Victor Marchand (2003 - 2008; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*Victor Marchand (Acting Chair 2003; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*Brian Chambers (1995 - 2003; Veterans Review & Appeal Board)
*Twila M. Whalen (1991 - 1995; Veterans Appeal Board)
*Norman A. Pinlott (1989 - 1991; Veterans Appeal Board)
*Just P. Letellier, C.D. (1987 - 1989; Veterans Appeal Board)
*Just P. Letellier, C.D. (1985 - 1987; Pension Review Board)
*Frank Oatley Plant, Q.C. (1982 - 1985; Pension Review Board)
*René N. Jutras (1971 - 1982; Pension Review Board)
References
External links
Veterans Review and Appeal Board FAQ
Veterans Review and Appeal Board Canada Governor-in-Council Appointments
Federal departments and agencies of Canada
Government agencies established in 1995
1995 establishments in Canada
Charlottetown
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