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CFR /  Title 38  /  Part 20  /  Sec. 20.1411 Rule 1411. Relationship to other statutes.

(a) The ``benefit of the doubt'' rule of 38 U.S.C. 5107(b) does not apply to the Board's decision, on a motion under this subpart, as to whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a prior Board decision.

(b) A motion under this subpart is not a claim subject to reopening under 38 U.S.C. 5108 (relating to reopening claims on the grounds of new and material evidence).

(c) A motion under this subpart is not an application for benefits subject to any duty associated with 38 U.S.C. 5103(a) (relating to applications for benefits).

(d) A motion under this subpart is not a claim for benefits subject to the requirements and duties associated with 38 U.S.C. 5107(a) (requiring ``well-grounded'' claims and imposing a duty to assist). (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a))