Section 1.906 - Required administrative proceedings(a) In applying §§ 1.900 through 1.953 , VA is not required to omit, foreclose, or duplicate administrative proceedings required by contract or other laws or regulations.(b) Nothing contained in §§ 1.900 through 1.953 is intended to foreclose the right of any debtor to an administrative proceeding, including appeals, waivers, and hearings provided by statute, contract, or VA regulation (see 38 U.S.C. 3720(a)(4) and 5302 and 42 U.S.C. 2651 - 2653 ). 69 FR 62192 , Oct. 25, 2004 Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501 , 3720(a)(4) , 5302 ; 42 U.S.C. 2651 through 2653