38 CFR 18b.71 - Decisions following hearing.

Regulations last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025

Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief last revised: Jan 16, 2025

View all text of Part 18b [§ 18b.1 - § 18b.95]

§ 18b.71 - Decisions following hearing.

When the time for submission of posthearing briefs has expired, the presiding officer shall certify the entire record, including recommended findings and proposed decision, to the reviewing authority; or if so authorized shall make an initial decision. A copy of the recommended findings and proposed decision, or of the initial decision, shall be served upon all parties, and amici, if any.

[35 FR 10760, July 2, 1970, as amended at 51 FR 10386, Mar. 26, 1986]

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301,38.S.C. 501 and 38 CFR 18.9(d) and appendix A, part 18

source: 35 FR 10760, July 2, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 38 CFR 18b.71