The Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB; ) is a
government of Canada
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agency responsible for
hearing
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reviews and
appeals 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 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 Sherwood Business Centre,
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.
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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