38 C.F.R. § 19.32
Current through October 31, 2024
The agency of original jurisdiction may close the appeal without notice to an appellant or his or her representative for failure to respond to a Statement of the Case within the period allowed. However, if a Substantive Appeal is subsequently received within the 1-year appeal period (60-day appeal period for simultaneously contested claims), the appeal will be considered to be reactivated.
38 C.F.R. §19.32
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7105(d)(3) (2016)