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§ 19.32 — Closing Of Appeal For Failure To Respond To Statement Of The Case

38 C.F.R. § 19.32

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The agency of original jurisdiction may close the appeal without notice to an appellant or his or her representative for failure to respond to a Statement of the Case within the period allowed. However, if a Substantive Appeal is subsequently received within the 1-year appeal period (60-day appeal period for simultaneously contested claims), the appeal will be considered to be reactivated.

38 C.F.R. § 19.31 38 C.F.R. § 19.33

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