CFR › Title 38 › Part 20 › §20.138 CFR §20.1Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)Purpose. These rules establish the practices and procedures governing appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board).(b)Construction. These rules are to be construed to secure a just and speedy decision in every appeal.