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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 5Art. 3§ 342 Military Benefits Appeals Process

§ 342 Military Benefits Appeals Process

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§ 342 Military Benefits Appeals Process

This law says that a special board in California can decide if people working for the state military (like the National Guard) get certain benefits. They use the same rules as workers' compensation claims.

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is for people in the California National Guard or similar state military jobs.
  • •If they get hurt or need benefits, a special board decides their case.
  • •The board uses the same rules as workers' compensation cases.
  • •If someone doesn’t like the board’s decision, they can ask for a review.

Example

A National Guard member gets hurt during training and wants medical benefits.

The appeals board will look at their case the same way they would look at a worker who got hurt on the job.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 342 Military Benefits Appeals Process

The appeals board is empowered to hear and determine all issues concerning any obligation of the State of California to provide to any officer, warrant officer, or enlisted person on active duty with the Office of the Adjutant General any rights or benefits provided in Section 3, Public Law 108, Chapter 225, 81st Congress, First Session, and any and all issues arising under or in connection with that law. In doing so, the appeals board shall follow the same procedures in all respects as are provided in Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) of the Labor Code for the determination of workers’ compensation claims. The orders, decisions, and awards of the appeals board issued in exercising this jurisdiction are subject to review and rehearing in the manner provided in Sections 5900 to 5956, inclusive, of the Labor Code. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 118, Sec. 29. (SB 1501) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

appeals boardSection 3, Public Law 108, Chapter 225, 81st Congress, First SessionDivision 4 of the Labor CodeSections 5900 to 5956 of the Labor Code

Related Statutes

  • § 340.1 Military Injury Pay Continuation
  • § 340 Military Service Injury Compensation
  • § 340.2 National Guard Injury Benefits
  • § 341 Militia Benefits Earnings Presumption
  • § 960 Military Grave Maintenance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 342.
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