38 CFR 42.14 - Separation of functions.
§ 42.14
Separation of functions.
(a)
The investigating official, the reviewing official, and any employee or agent of the Department of Veterans Affairs who takes part in investigating, preparing, or presenting a particular case may not, in the case or a factually related case—
(2)
Participate or advise in the initial decision or the review of the initial decision by the Secretary, except as a witness or a representative in public proceedings; or
Title 38 published on 2012-07-01
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