CFR /  Title 32  /  Part 536  /  Sec. 536.31 Opening claim files.

A claim file will be opened when:

(a) Information that requires investigation under Sec. 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 Sec. 536.31: See the parallel discussion at DA Pam 27-162, paragraph 2-10.