§ 20.1100 Rule 1100. Finality of decisions of the Board
§ 20.1102 Rule 1102. Harmless error
§ 20.1103 Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed
§ 20.1104 Rule 1104. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction affirmed on appeal
§ 20.1105 Rule 1105. Supplemental claim after promulgation of appellate decision
§ 20.1106 Rule 1106. Claim for death benefits by survivor–prior unfavorable decisions during veteran’s lifetime
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Terms Used In CFR > Title 38 > Chapter I > Part 20 > Subpart L - Finality

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
  • State: includes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. See 27 CFR 4.10