HomeLaw & Policy38 C.F.R. Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief38 C.F.R. source volume 2 Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief--Volume 238 C.F.R. ch. I CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (CONTINUED)38 C.F.R. pt. 20 PART 20—BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE38 C.F.R. pt. 20, subpt. L Subpart L—Finality38 C.F.R. § 20.1102 Rule 1102. Harmless errorCFR Title 3838 C.F.R. § 20.1102 Rule 1102. Harmless errorView official source§ 20.1102 Rule 1102. Harmless error.An error or defect in any decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals which does not affect the merits of the issue or substantive rights of the appellant will be considered harmless and not a basis for vacating or reversing such decision. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7103) Previous Rule 1101. [Reserved]Next Rule 1103. Finality of determinations of the agency of original jurisdiction where issue is not appealed
