CFR › Title 38 › Part 42 › §42.4138 CFR §42.41Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)An initial decision is stayed automatically pending disposition of a motion for reconsideration or of an appeal to the Secretary.(b)No administrative stay is available following a final decision of the Secretary.