(a) CMS may review any new evidence that is submitted, regardless of whether the Board has stayed the proceedings, including but not limited to new evidence:
(1) Submitted with the initial complaint;
(2) Submitted with an amended complaint;
(3) Produced during discovery;
(4) Produced when the Board consults with scientific and clinical experts; and
(5) Presented during any hearing.
(b) CMS may submit a statement regarding whether the new evidence is significant under § 426.340, by a deadline set by the Board.
authority: Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (
42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh)
source: 68 FR 63716, Nov. 7, 2003, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 42 CFR 426.517