32 CFR § 536.31
Opening claim files
July 1, 2020
A claim file will be opened when:
(a) Information that requires investigation under §536.23 is received.
(b) Records or other documents are requested by a potential claimant or legal representative.
(c) A claim is filed.
Note to §536.31: See the parallel discussion at DA Pam 27-162, paragraph 2-10.