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38 CFR 20.1102: Rule 1102. Harmless error.

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  1. Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
  2. CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
  3. PART 20—BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE
  4. Subpart L—Finality

An error or defect in any decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals which does not affect the merits of the issue or substantive rights of the appellant will be considered harmless and not a basis for vacating or reversing such decision.

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