The Member or panel to whom a proceeding is assigned under Sec. 19.3 of this part shall conduct any hearing before the Board in connection with that proceeding. Where a proceeding has been assigned to a panel, the Chairman, or the Chairman's designee, shall designate one of the Members as the presiding Member. The Member or Members who conduct the hearing shall participate in making the final determination of the claim, subject to the exception in Sec. 19.11(c) of this part (relating to reconsideration of a decision). (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7102, 7107) [61 FR 20451, May 7, 1996]