§18b.71. Decisions following hearing.
38 C.F.R. § 18b.71
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[35 FR 10760, July 2, 1970, as amended at 51 FR 10386, Mar. 26, 1986]
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 38 U.S.C. 501 and 38 CFR 18.9(d) and appendix A, part 18.
Source
Source: 35 FR 10760, July 2, 1970, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[35 FR 10760, July 2, 1970, as amended at 51 FR 10386, Mar. 26, 1986]