38 U.S.C. § 5108 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 38. Veterans' Benefits § 5108. Supplemental claims

(b)Duty to assist.--(1) If a claimant, in connection with a supplemental claim, reasonably identifies existing records, whether or not in the custody of a Federal department or agency, the Secretary shall assist the claimant in obtaining the records in accordance with section 5103A of this title.

(2) Assistance under paragraph (1) shall not be predicated upon a finding that new and relevant evidence has been presented or secured.