# 38 C.F.R. § 20.1401 (2026): Rule 1401. Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.1401 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 1401. Definitions
- **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 O: Revision of Decisions on Grounds of Clear and Unmistakable Error / § 20.1401: § 20.1401   Rule 1401. Definitions.

## Text

(a)
Issue.
Unless otherwise specified, the term “issue” in this subpart means a matter upon which the Board made a final decision (other than a decision under this subpart). As used in the preceding sentence, a “final decision” is one which was appealable under Chapter 72 of title 38, United States Code, or which would have been so appealable if such provision had been in effect at the time of the decision.
(b)
Party.
As used in this subpart, the term “party” means any party to the proceeding before the Board that resulted in the final Board decision which is the subject of a motion under this subpart.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 7104(a))
[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 84 FR 192, Jan. 18, 2019]

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