38 CFR § 20.1 - Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice.

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title: "38 CFR § 20.1 - Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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section_name: "Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice."
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# 20.1 Rule 1. Purpose and construction of Rules of Practice.

(a) *Purpose.* These rules establish the practices and procedures governing appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board).

(b) *Construction.* These rules are to be construed to secure a just and speedy decision in every appeal.

[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 84 FR 179, Jan. 18, 2019]