---
kind: "unit"
title: "38"
title_heading: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
key: "chI/part18b"
level: "part"
label: "Part 18b"
heading: "Practice and Procedure under Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Part 18 of This Chapter"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/38/chI-part18b"
sections_count: 64
---

# Part 18b — Practice and Procedure under Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Part 18 of This Chapter

Title 38 C.F.R. — Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief › Chapter I — Department of Veterans Affairs

## Sections

- [§18b.1. Scope of rules.](/cfr/38/18b.1.md)
- [§18b.2. Reviewing authority.](/cfr/38/18b.2.md)
- [§18b.9. Definitions.](/cfr/38/18b.9.md)
- [§18b.10. Records to be public.](/cfr/38/18b.10.md)
- [§18b.11. Use of number.](/cfr/38/18b.11.md)
- [§18b.12. Suspension of rules.](/cfr/38/18b.12.md)
- [§18b.13. Appearance.](/cfr/38/18b.13.md)
- [§18b.14. Authority for representation.](/cfr/38/18b.14.md)
- [§18b.15. Exclusion from hearing for misconduct.](/cfr/38/18b.15.md)
- [§18b.16. Parties.](/cfr/38/18b.16.md)
- [§18b.17. Amici curiae.](/cfr/38/18b.17.md)
- [§18b.18. Complainants not parties.](/cfr/38/18b.18.md)
- [§18b.20. Form of documents to be filed.](/cfr/38/18b.20.md)
- [§18b.21. Signature of documents.](/cfr/38/18b.21.md)
- [§18b.22. Filing and service.](/cfr/38/18b.22.md)
- [§18b.23. Service; how made.](/cfr/38/18b.23.md)
- [§18b.24. Date of service.](/cfr/38/18b.24.md)
- [§18b.25. Certificate of service.](/cfr/38/18b.25.md)
- [§18b.26. Computation.](/cfr/38/18b.26.md)
- [§18b.27. Extension of time or postponement.](/cfr/38/18b.27.md)
- [§18b.28. Reduction of time to file documents.](/cfr/38/18b.28.md)
- [§18b.30. Notice of hearing or opportunity for hearing.](/cfr/38/18b.30.md)
- [§18b.31. Answer to notice.](/cfr/38/18b.31.md)
- [§18b.32. Amendment of notice or answer.](/cfr/38/18b.32.md)
- [§18b.33. Request for hearing.](/cfr/38/18b.33.md)
- [§18b.34. Consolidation.](/cfr/38/18b.34.md)
- [§18b.35. Motions.](/cfr/38/18b.35.md)
- [§18b.36. Responses to motions and petitions.](/cfr/38/18b.36.md)
- [§18b.37. Disposition of motions and petitions.](/cfr/38/18b.37.md)
- [§18b.40. Who presides.](/cfr/38/18b.40.md)
- [§18b.41. Designation of an administrative law judge.](/cfr/38/18b.41.md)
- [§18b.42. Authority of presiding officer.](/cfr/38/18b.42.md)
- [§18b.50. Statements of position and trial briefs.](/cfr/38/18b.50.md)
- [§18b.51. Evidentiary purpose.](/cfr/38/18b.51.md)
- [§18b.52. Testimony.](/cfr/38/18b.52.md)
- [§18b.53. Exhibits.](/cfr/38/18b.53.md)
- [§18b.54. Affidavits.](/cfr/38/18b.54.md)
- [§18b.55. Depositions.](/cfr/38/18b.55.md)
- [§18b.56. Admissions as to facts and documents.](/cfr/38/18b.56.md)
- [§18b.57. Evidence.](/cfr/38/18b.57.md)
- [§18b.58. Cross-examination.](/cfr/38/18b.58.md)
- [§18b.59. Unsponsored written material.](/cfr/38/18b.59.md)
- [§18b.60. Objections.](/cfr/38/18b.60.md)
- [§18b.61. Exceptions to rulings of presiding officer unnecessary.](/cfr/38/18b.61.md)
- [§18b.62. Official notice.](/cfr/38/18b.62.md)
- [§18b.63. Public document items.](/cfr/38/18b.63.md)
- [§18b.64. Offer of proof.](/cfr/38/18b.64.md)
- [§18b.65. Appeals from ruling of presiding officer.](/cfr/38/18b.65.md)
- [§18b.66. Official transcript.](/cfr/38/18b.66.md)
- [§18b.67. Record for decision.](/cfr/38/18b.67.md)
- [§18b.70. Posthearing briefs; proposed findings and conclusions.](/cfr/38/18b.70.md)
- [§18b.71. Decisions following hearing.](/cfr/38/18b.71.md)
- [§18b.72. Exceptions to initial or recommended decisions.](/cfr/38/18b.72.md)
- [§18b.73. Final decisions.](/cfr/38/18b.73.md)
- [§18b.74. Oral argument to the reviewing authority.](/cfr/38/18b.74.md)
- [§18b.75. Review by the Secretary.](/cfr/38/18b.75.md)
- [§18b.76. Service on amici curiae.](/cfr/38/18b.76.md)
- [§18b.77. Final Department action.](/cfr/38/18b.77.md)
- [§18b.90. Conduct.](/cfr/38/18b.90.md)
- [§18b.91. Improper conduct.](/cfr/38/18b.91.md)
- [§18b.92. Ex parte communications.](/cfr/38/18b.92.md)
- [§18b.93. Expeditious treatment.](/cfr/38/18b.93.md)
- [§18b.94. Matters not prohibited.](/cfr/38/18b.94.md)
- [§18b.95. Filing of ex parte communications.](/cfr/38/18b.95.md)