20 CFR § 802.304 - Purpose of oral argument.

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title: "20 CFR § 802.304 - Purpose of oral argument."
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section_name: "Purpose of oral argument."
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# 802.304 Purpose of oral argument.

Oral argument may be held by the Board in any case:

(a) When there is a novel issue not previously considered by the Board; or

(b) When in the interests of justice oral argument will serve to assist the Board in carrying out the intent of any of the Acts; or

(c) To resolve conflicting decisions by administrative law judges on a substantial question of law.