For the purpose of making findings of fact and to the extent that conclusions of law may be required under any proceeding conducted in accordance with the provisions of the disputes clause included in health benefits contracts, OPM delegates this function to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals. [40 FR 50023, Oct. 28, 1975; 40 FR 55829, Dec. 2, 1975. Redesignated at 44 FR 37895, June 29, 1979 and 45 FR 23637, Apr. 8, 1980]