Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 20.1102 — Rule 1102. Harmless Error
38 C.F.R. § 20.1102
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An error or defect in any decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals which does not affect the merits of the issue or substantive rights of the appellant will be considered harmless and not a basis for vacating or reversing such decision.
Authorizing Statute
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Reconsideration; correction of obvious errors38 U.S.C. § 7103
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Rules and regulations38 U.S.C. § 501