(a) The parties to the hearing shall be the defendant and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(b) Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3730(c)(5), a private plaintiff under the False Claims Act may participate in these proceedings to the extent authorized by the provisions of that Act.
source: 53 FR 16710, May 11, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 38 CFR 42.13