# 38 C.F.R. § 20.105 (2026): Rule 105. Criteria governing disposition of appeals

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.105 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 105. Criteria governing disposition of appeals
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 20: BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE / Subpart B: The Board / § 20.105: § 20.105   Rule 105. Criteria governing disposition of appeals.

## Text

In the consideration of appeals and in its decisions, 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.
[84 FR 4337, Feb. 15, 2019]

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