38 CFR § 20.105
Rule 105. Criteria governing disposition of appeals
November 5, 2020
In the consideration of appeals and in its decisions, the Board is bound by applicable statutes, regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and precedent opinions of the General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Board is not bound by Department manuals, circulars, or similar administrative issues.
[84 FR 4337, Feb. 15, 2019]