38 CFR 1.522 - Determination of the question as to whether disclosure will be prejudicial to the mental or physical health of claimant.

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Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief last revised: Apr 30, 2024

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§ 1.522 - Determination of the question as to whether disclosure will be prejudicial to the mental or physical health of claimant.

Determination of the question when disclosure of information from the files, records, and reports will be prejudicial to the mental or physical health of the claimant, beneficiary, or other person in whose behalf information is sought, will be made by the Chief Medical Director; Chief of Staff of a hospital; or the Director of an outpatient clinic.

[33 FR 19009, Dec. 20, 1968]

authority: Sections 1.500 to 1.527 issued under 72 Stat. 1114, 1236, as amended; 38 U.S.C. 501,5701

source: 40 FR 33944, Aug. 12, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 38 CFR 1.522