38 CFR § 42.32 - Location of hearing.

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title: "38 CFR § 42.32 - Location of hearing."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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section_name: "Location of hearing."
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# 42.32 Location of hearing.

(a) The hearing may be held—

(1) In any judicial district of the United States in which the defendant resides or transacts business;

(2) In any judicial district of the United States in which the claim or statement in issue was made; or

(3) Any place as may be agreed upon by the defendant and the ALJ.

(b) Each party shall have the opportunity to present argument with respect to the location of the hearing.

(c) The hearing shall be held at a place and time ordered by the ALJ.