38 CFR § 18.516 - Affirmative action by recipients.

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title: "38 CFR § 18.516 - Affirmative action by recipients."
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# 18.516 Affirmative action by recipients.

Even in the absence of a finding of discrimination, a recipient may take affirmative action to overcome the effects of conditions that resulted in limited participation in the recipient's program or activity on the basis of age.

(Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6101-6107)