# 38 CFR § 20.1401: Rule 1401. Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.1401

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 20.1401
- **Heading:** Rule 1401. Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—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

## 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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- [38 CFR § 20.2 § 20.2 Rule 2. Procedure in absence of specific Rule of Practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.2.md)
- [38 CFR § 20.3 § 20.3 Rule 3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.3.md)
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- [38 CFR § 20.5 § 20.5 Rule 5. Right to representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.5.md)
- [38 CFR § 20.6 § 20.6 Rule 6. Withdrawal of services by a representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.6.md)
- [38 CFR § 20.100 § 20.100 Rule 100. Establishment of the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.100.md)
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- [38 CFR § 20.104 § 20.104 Rule 104. Jurisdiction of the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.104.md)
- [38 CFR § 20.105 § 20.105 Rule 105. Criteria governing disposition of appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-20.105.md)
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