Title 38

PART 20

Part 20 - Board Of Veterans' Appeals: Rules Of Practice

PART 20 - BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE Authority:38 U.S.C. 501(a) and as noted in specific sections. Source:57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, unless otherwise noted.

38:2.0.1.1.5.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.1SECTION 20.1
   20.1 Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice.
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.2SECTION 20.2
   20.2 Rule 2. Procedure in absence of specific Rule of Practice.
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.3SECTION 20.3
   20.3 Rule 3. Definitions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.4SECTION 20.4
   20.4 Rule 4. Appeal systems definitions and applicability provisions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.5SECTION 20.5
   20.5 Rule 5. Right to representation.
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.6SECTION 20.6
   20.6 Rule 6. Withdrawal of services by a representative.
38:2.0.1.1.5.1.35.7SECTION 20.7-20.99
   20.7-20.99 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - The Board
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.1SECTION 20.100
   20.100 Rule 100. Establishment of the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.2SECTION 20.101
   20.101 Rule 101. Composition of the Board; titles.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.3SECTION 20.102
   20.102 Rule 102. Name, business hours, and mailing address of the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.4SECTION 20.103
   20.103 Rule 103. Principal functions of the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.5SECTION 20.104
   20.104 Rule 104. Jurisdiction of the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.6SECTION 20.105
   20.105 Rule 105. Criteria governing disposition of appeals.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.7SECTION 20.106
   20.106 Rule 106. Assignment of proceedings.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.8SECTION 20.107
   20.107 Rule 107. Disqualification of Members.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.9SECTION 20.108
   20.108 Rule 108. Delegation of authority to Chairman and Vice Chairman, Board of Veterans' Appeals.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.10SECTION 20.109
   20.109 Rule 109. Delegation of authority to Vice Chairman, Deputy Vice Chairmen, or Members of the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.11SECTION 20.110
   20.110 Rule 110. Computation of time limit for filing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.12SECTION 20.111
   20.111 Rule 111. Legal holidays.
38:2.0.1.1.5.2.35.13SECTION 20.112-20.199
   20.112-20.199 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Commencement and Filing of Appeals
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.1SECTION 20.200
   20.200 Rule 200. Notification by agency of original jurisdiction of right to appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.2SECTION 20.201
   20.201 Rule 201. What constitutes an appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.3SECTION 20.202
   20.202 Rule 202. Notice of Disagreement.
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.4SECTION 20.203
   20.203 Rule 203. Place and time of filing of Notice of Disagreement.
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.5SECTION 20.204
   20.204 Rule 204. Who can file a Notice of Disagreement.
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.6SECTION 20.205
   20.205 Rule 205. Withdrawal of appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.3.35.7SECTION 20.206-20.299
   20.206-20.299 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Evidentiary Record
38:2.0.1.1.5.4.35.1SECTION 20.300
   20.300 Rule 300. General.
38:2.0.1.1.5.4.35.2SECTION 20.301
   20.301 Rule 301. Appeals with no request for a Board hearing and no additional evidence.
38:2.0.1.1.5.4.35.3SECTION 20.302
   20.302 Rule 302. Appeals with a request for a Board hearing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.4.35.4SECTION 20.303
   20.303 Rule 303. Appeals with no request for a Board hearing, but with a request for submission of additional evidence.
38:2.0.1.1.5.4.35.5SECTION 20.304-20.399
   20.304-20.399 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Appeal in Simultaneously Contested Claims
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.1SECTION 20.400
   20.400 Rule 400. Notification of the right to appeal in a simultaneously contested claim.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.2SECTION 20.401
   20.401 Rule 401. Who can file an appeal in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.3SECTION 20.402
   20.402 Rule 402. Time limits for filing Notice of Disagreement in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.4SECTION 20.403
   20.403 Rule 403. Notice to contesting parties on receipt of Notice of Disagreement in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.5SECTION 20.404
   20.404 Rule 404. Time limit for response to appeal by another contesting party in a simultaneously contested claim.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.6SECTION 20.405
   20.405 Rule 405. Docketing of simultaneously contested claims at the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.7SECTION 20.406
   20.406 Rule 406. Notices sent to last addresses of record in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.8SECTION 20.407
   20.407 Rule 407. Favorable findings are not binding in contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.5.35.9SECTION 20.408-20.499
   20.408-20.499 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Legacy Appeal in Simultaneously Contested Claims
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.1SECTION 20.500
   20.500 Rule 500. Applicability.
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.2SECTION 20.501
   20.501 Rule 501. Who can file an appeal in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.3SECTION 20.502
   20.502 Rule 502. Time limits for filing Notice of Disagreement, Substantive Appeal, and response to Supplemental Statement of the Case in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.4SECTION 20.503
   20.503 Rule 503. Time limit for response to appeal by another contesting party in a simultaneously contested claim.
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.5SECTION 20.504
   20.504 Rule 504. Extension of time for filing a Substantive Appeal in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.6SECTION 20.505
   20.505 Rule 505. Notices sent to last addresses of record in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.6.35.7SECTION 20.506-20.599
   20.506-20.599 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Legacy Hearings on Appeal
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.1SECTION 20.600
   20.600 Rule 600. Applicability.
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.2SECTION 20.601
   20.601 Rule 601. Methods by which hearings in legacy appeals are conducted; scheduling and notice provisions for such hearings.
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.3SECTION 20.602
   20.602 Rule 602. When a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals may be requested in a legacy appeal; procedure for requesting a change in method of hearing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.4SECTION 20.603
   20.603 Rule 603. Scheduling and notice of hearings conducted by the Board of Veterans' Appeals at Department of Veterans Affairs field facilities in a legacy appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.5SECTION 20.604
   20.604 Rule 604. Designation of Member or Members to conduct the hearing in a legacy appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.6SECTION 20.605
   20.605 Rule 605. Procurement of additional evidence following a hearing in a legacy appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.7.35.7SECTION 20.606-20.699
   20.606-20.699 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Hearings on Appeal
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.1SECTION 20.700
   20.700 Rule 700. General.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.2SECTION 20.701
   20.701 Rule 701. Who may present oral argument.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.3SECTION 20.702
   20.702 Rule 702. Methods by which hearings are conducted.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.4SECTION 20.703
   20.703 Rule 703. When a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals may be requested; procedure for requesting a change in method of hearing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.5SECTION 20.704
   20.704 Rule 704. Scheduling and notice of hearings conducted by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.6SECTION 20.705
   20.705 Rule 705. Functions of the presiding Member.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.7SECTION 20.706
   20.706 Rule 706. Designation of Member or Members to conduct the hearing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.8SECTION 20.707
   20.707 Rule 707. Prehearing conference.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.9SECTION 20.708
   20.708 Rule 708. Witness at hearings.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.10SECTION 20.709
   20.709 Rule 709. Subpoenas.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.11SECTION 20.710
   20.710 Rule 710. Expenses of appellants, representatives, and witnesses incident to hearings not reimbursable by the Government.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.12SECTION 20.711
   20.711 Rule 711. Hearings in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.13SECTION 20.712
   20.712 Rule 712. Record of hearing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.14SECTION 20.713
   20.713 Rule 713. Recording of hearing by appellant or representative.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.15SECTION 20.714
   20.714 Rule 714. Correction of hearing transcripts.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.16SECTION 20.715
   20.715 Rule 715. Loss of hearing recordings or transcripts - request for new hearing.
38:2.0.1.1.5.8.35.17SECTION 20.716-20.799
   20.716-20.799 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Appeals Processing
38:2.0.1.1.5.9.35.1SECTION 20.800
   20.800 Rule 800. Order of consideration of appeals.
38:2.0.1.1.5.9.35.2SECTION 20.801
   20.801 Rule 801. The decision.
38:2.0.1.1.5.9.35.3SECTION 20.802
   20.802 Rule 802. Remand for correction of error.
38:2.0.1.1.5.9.35.4SECTION 20.803
   20.803 Rule 803. Content of Board decision, remand, or order in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.9.35.5SECTION 20.804
   20.804 Rule 804. Opinions of the General Counsel.
38:2.0.1.1.5.9.35.6SECTION 20.805-20.899
   20.805-20.899 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Action by the Board in Legacy Appeals
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.1SECTION 20.900
   20.900 Rule 900. Applicability.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.2SECTION 20.901
   20.901 Rule 901. Submission of additional evidence after initiation of appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.3SECTION 20.902
   20.902 Rule 902. Order of consideration of appeals.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.4SECTION 20.903
   20.903 Rule 903. The decision.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.5SECTION 20.904
   20.904 Rule 904. Remand or referral for further action.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.6SECTION 20.905
   20.905 Rule 905. Content of Board decision, remand, or order in simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.7SECTION 20.906
   20.906 Rule 906. Medical opinions and opinions of the General Counsel.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.8SECTION 20.907
   20.907 Rule 907. Filing of requests for the procurement of opinions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.9SECTION 20.908
   20.908 Rule 908. Notification of evidence to be considered by the Board and opportunity for response.
38:2.0.1.1.5.10.35.10SECTION 20.909-20.999
   20.909-20.999 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Vacatur and Reconsideration
38:2.0.1.1.5.11.35.1SECTION 20.1000
   20.1000 Rule 1000. Vacating a decision.
38:2.0.1.1.5.11.35.2SECTION 20.1001
   20.1001 Rule 1001. When reconsideration is accorded.
38:2.0.1.1.5.11.35.3SECTION 20.1002
   20.1002 Rule 1002. Filing and disposition of motion for reconsideration.
38:2.0.1.1.5.11.35.4SECTION 20.1003
   20.1003 Rule 1003. Hearings on reconsideration.
38:2.0.1.1.5.11.35.5SECTION 20.1004
   20.1004 Rule 1004. Reconsideration panel.
38:2.0.1.1.5.11.35.6SECTION 20.1005-20.1099
   20.1005-20.1099 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Finality
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.1SECTION 20.1100
   20.1100 Rule 1100. Finality of decisions of the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.2SECTION 20.1101
   20.1101 Rule 1101. [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.3SECTION 20.1102
   20.1102 Rule 1102. Harmless error.
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.4SECTION 20.1103
   20.1103 Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed.
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.5SECTION 20.1104
   20.1104 Rule 1104. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction affirmed on appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.6SECTION 20.1105
   20.1105 Rule 1105. Supplemental claim after promulgation of appellate decision.
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.7SECTION 20.1106
   20.1106 Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor - prior unfavorable decisions during veteran's lifetime.
38:2.0.1.1.5.12.35.8SECTION 20.1107-20.1199
   20.1107-20.1199 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Privacy Act
38:2.0.1.1.5.13.35.1SECTION 20.1200
   20.1200 Rule 1200. Privacy Act request - appeal pending.
38:2.0.1.1.5.13.35.2SECTION 20.1201
   20.1201 Rule 1201. Amendment of appellate decisions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.13.35.3SECTION 20.1202-20.1299
   20.1202-20.1299 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - Miscellaneous
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.1SECTION 20.1300
   20.1300 Rule 1300. Removal of Board records.
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.2SECTION 20.1301
   20.1301 Rule 1301. Disclosure of information.
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.3SECTION 20.1302
   20.1302 Rule 1302. Death of appellant during pendency of appeal before the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.4SECTION 20.1303
   20.1303 Rule 1303. Nonprecedential nature of Board decisions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.5SECTION 20.1304
   20.1304 Rule 1304. Request for a change in representation.
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.6SECTION 20.1305
   20.1305 Rule 1305. Procedures for legacy appellants to request a change in representation, personal hearing, or submission of additional evidence following certification of an appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
38:2.0.1.1.5.14.35.7SECTION 20.1306-20.1399
   20.1306-20.1399 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - Revision of Decisions on Grounds of Clear and Unmistakable Error
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.1SECTION 20.1400
   20.1400 Rule 1400. Motions to revise Board decisions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.2SECTION 20.1401
   20.1401 Rule 1401. Definitions.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.3SECTION 20.1402
   20.1402 Rule 1402. Inapplicability of other rules.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.4SECTION 20.1403
   20.1403 Rule 1403. What constitutes clear and unmistakable error; what does not.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.5SECTION 20.1404
   20.1404 Rule 1404. Filing and pleading requirements; withdrawal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.6SECTION 20.1405
   20.1405 Rule 1405. Disposition.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.7SECTION 20.1406
   20.1406 Rule 1406. Effect of revision; discontinuance or reduction of benefits.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.8SECTION 20.1407
   20.1407 Rule 1407. Motions by the Board.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.9SECTION 20.1408
   20.1408 Rule 1408. Special rules for simultaneously contested claims.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.10SECTION 20.1409
   20.1409 Rule 1409. Finality and appeal.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.11SECTION 20.1410
   20.1410 Rule 1410. Stays pending court action.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.12SECTION 20.1411
   20.1411 Rule 1411. Relationship to other statutes.
38:2.0.1.1.5.15.35.13SECTION 20.1412-20.1499
   20.1412-20.1499 [Reserved]
38:2.0.1.1.5.16SUBPART P
Subpart P [Reserved]