38 CFR 19.5 : Pensions, Bonuses, And Veterans' Relief (§ 0.600 To Parts 201-299) — (§ 18.1 To Parts 201-299) — Department Of Veterans Affairs (Continued) (§ 18.1 To Parts 78-199) — Board Of Veterans' Appeals: Appeals Regulations (§ 19.1 To Appendix A To Part 19) — Operation Of The Board Of Veterans' Appeals (§ 19.1 To § 19.14) — Criteria governing disposition of appeals.

4 Aug 2016

In the consideration of appeals, the Board is bound by applicable statutes, regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and precedent opinions of the General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Board is not bound by Department manuals, circulars, or similar administrative issues.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 7104(c))
38 CFR 19.5