# 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303 (2026): Rule 1303. Nonprecedential nature of Board decisions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 1303. Nonprecedential nature of Board decisions
- **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 N: Miscellaneous / § 20.1303: § 20.1303   Rule 1303. Nonprecedential nature of Board decisions.

## Text

Although the Board strives for consistency in issuing its decisions, previously issued Board decisions will be considered binding only with regard to the specific case decided. Prior decisions in other appeals may be considered in a case to the extent that they reasonably relate to the case, but each case presented to the Board will be decided on the basis of the individual facts of the case in light of applicable procedure and substantive law.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7104(a))

## Nearby sections

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- [38 C.F.R. § 20.1301 (2026) § 20.1301   Rule 1301. Disclosure of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_1301.md)
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