42 CFR § 137.150 - What is the burden of proof in an appeal from rejection of a final offer?

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title: "42 CFR § 137.150 - What is the burden of proof in an appeal from rejection of a final offer?"
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section_name: "What is the burden of proof in an appeal from rejection of a final offer?"
chapter_name: "PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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# 137.150 What is the burden of proof in an appeal from rejection of a final offer?

With respect to any appeal, hearing or civil action, the Secretary shall have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence the validity of the grounds for rejecting the final offer.