38 CFR 20.1407 – Rule 1407. Motions by the Board
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If the Board undertakes, on its own motion, a review pursuant to this subpart, the party to that decision and that party’s representative (if any) will be notified of such motion and provided an adequate summary thereof and, if applicable, outlining any proposed discontinuance or reduction in benefits that would result from revision of the Board’s prior decision. They will be allowed a period of 60 days to file a brief or argument in answer. The failure of a party to so respond does not affect the finality of the Board’s decision on the motion.
Terms Used In 38 CFR 20.1407
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- party: means any party to the proceeding before the Board that resulted in the final Board decision which is the subject of a motion under this subpart. See 38 CFR 20.1401