20 CFR § 404.1683 - Hearings and appeals process.

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# 404.1683 Hearings and appeals process.

The rules for hearings and appeals before the Board are provided in 45 CFR part 16. A notice under § 404.1680 of this subpart will be considered a “final written decision” for purposes of Board review.