38 CFR §1.988

1. (a)The hearing official or administrative law judge must issue a written decision not later than 60 days after the employee files a request for the hearing.
2. (b)Written decisions provided after a hearing requested under § 1.984 will include:
   1. (1)A statement of the facts presented to support the nature and origin of the alleged debt;
   2. (2)The hearing official or administrative law judge's analysis, findings and conclusions concerning as applicable:
      1. (i)The employee's or VA's grounds;
      2. (ii)The amount and validity of the alleged debt; and
      3. (iii)The repayment schedule.
3. (c)The decision in a case where a paper hearing was provided shall be based upon a review of the written record. The decision in a case where an oral hearing was provided shall be based upon the hearing and the written record.