38 C.F.R. §14.507 - Opinions
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13 cases
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Ashford Univ., LLC v. Sec'y of Veterans Affairs, 2018-1213
...VA General Counsel opinion) that VA regulations expressly make "subject to the provisions of § 552(a)(1)." Id. at 1413 ; see 38 C.F.R. § 14.507. Neither of these circumstances is present here. "Though general policy considerations may influence the [VA’s] decision, the decision will not mak......
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Splane v. West Jr.
...are complied with, particularly with respect to opinions and interpretations of the General Counsel." (emphasis added). See also 38 C.F.R. § 14.507(b) ("Written legal opinions [of the General Counsel] designated as precedent opinions . . . shall be considered by Department of Veterans Affai......
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Blue Water Navy Viet. Veterans Ass'n, Inc. v. McDonald, Civil Action No. 13–cv–1187 TSC
...The General Counsel may issue opinions which are precedential, meaning they govern benefits determinations in future cases. 38 C.F.R. § 14.507.5 Citations to “AR” refer to the administrative record.6 Plaintiffs also rely on a 2009 IOM study which “recommend[ed] that members of the Blue Wate......
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Blue Water Navy Viet. Veterans Ass'n, Inc. v. McDonald, 15-5109
...by its General Counsel, see VA Op. Gen. Counsel Prec. 27-97, which was precedential and therefore binding upon the agency, see 38 C.F.R. § 14.507(b). And it reiterated its stance in, among other documents, an agency policy manual. The agency then declined to reconsider the policy in a 2012 ......
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Beyond 'T.B.D.': Understanding va's evaluation of a former servicemember's benefit eligibility following involuntary or punitive discharge from the Armed forces
...the Office of General Counsel “shall be conclusive as to all Department officials and employees with respect to the matter at issue.” 38 C.F.R. § 14.507(a) (2013). 112 MILITARY LAW REVIEW [Vol. 214 noncombatant duties as “1-A-0” conscientious objectors are not subject to discharge for consc......