# 38 C.F.R. § 20.1103 (2026): Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.1103 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed
- **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 L: Finality / § 20.1103: § 20.1103   Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed.

## Text

A determination on a claim by the agency of original jurisdiction of which the claimant is properly notified is final if an appeal is not perfected as prescribed in § 19.52 of this chapter. If no Notice of Disagreement is filed as prescribed in subpart C of this part, the claim shall not thereafter be readjudicated or allowed, except as provided by 38 U.S.C. 5104B or 5108, or by regulation.
[84 FR 191, Jan. 18, 2019]

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1100 (2026) § 20.1100   Rule 1100. Finality of decisions of the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1100.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1102 (2026) § 20.1102   Rule 1102. Harmless error.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1102.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1103 (2026) § 20.1103   Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1103.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1104 (2026) § 20.1104   Rule 1104. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction affirmed on appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1104.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1105 (2026) § 20.1105   Rule 1105. Supplemental claim after promulgation of appellate decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1105.md)
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