38 C.F.R. § 17.506

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 17.506 - Appeal of decision by Veterans Health Administration to deny disclosure

When a request for records or documents subject to the regulations in §§ 17.500 through 17.511 is denied in whole or in part by the VA medical facility Director, Regional Director or Under Secretary for Health, the VA official denying the request in whole or in part will notify the requestor in writing of the right to appeal this decision to the General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs within 60 days of the date of the denial letter. The final Department decision will be made by the General Counsel or the Deputy General Counsel.

38 C.F.R. §17.506

Authority: 38 U.S.C. 5705