§20.1. Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice.
38 C.F.R. § 20.1
Purpose. These rules establish the practices and procedures governing appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board).
Construction. These rules are to be construed to secure a just and speedy decision in every appeal.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 84 FR 179, Jan. 18, 2019]
Authority
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a) and as noted in specific sections.
Source
Source: 57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 84 FR 179, Jan. 18, 2019]