(a) Issue. Unless otherwise specified, the term “issue” in this subpart means a matter upon which the Board made a final decision (other than a decision under this subpart). As used in the preceding sentence, a “final decision” is one which was appealable under Chapter 72 of title 38, United States Code, or which would have been so appealable if such provision had been in effect at the time of the decision.

Terms Used In 38 CFR 20.1401

  • party: means any party to the proceeding before the Board that resulted in the final Board decision which is the subject of a motion under this subpart. See 38 CFR 20.1401

(b) Party. As used in this subpart, the term “party” means any party to the proceeding before the Board that resulted in the final Board decision which is the subject of a motion under this subpart.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. § 501(a), 7104(a))[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 84 FR 192, Jan. 18, 2019]