38 CFR § 18b.12 - Suspension of rules.

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title: "38 CFR § 18b.12 - Suspension of rules."
title_number: 38
title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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section_name: "Suspension of rules."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS"
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part_name: "PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE UNDER TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND PART 18 OF THIS CHAPTER"
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# 18b.12 Suspension of rules.

Upon notice to all parties, the reviewing authority or the presiding officer, with respect to matters pending before them, may modify or waive any rule upon determination that no party will be unduly prejudiced and the ends of justice will thereby be served.