38 CFR 20.1 - Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice.

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§ 20.1 - Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice.

(a) Purpose. These rules establish the practices and procedures governing appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board).

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 7102, 7104)

(b) Construction. These rules are to be construed to secure a just and speedy decision in every appeal.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 5107, 7104) [57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 84 FR 179, Jan. 18, 2019]