38 CFR § 42.11 - Referral of complaint and answer to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).

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title: "38 CFR § 42.11 - Referral of complaint and answer to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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section_name: "Referral of complaint and answer to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)."
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# 42.11 Referral of complaint and answer to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).

Upon receipt of an answer, the reviewing official shall file the complaint and answer with the ALJ.