Section 21.7301 - Delegations of authority(a)General delegation of authority. Except as otherwise provided, authority is delegated to the Under Secretary for Benefits of VA, and to supervisory or adjudication personnel within the jurisdiction of the Education Service of VA designated by him or her, to make findings and decisions under 38 U.S.C. chapter 30 and the applicable regulations, precedents and instructions concerning the program authorized by that chapter. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 512(a) )
(b)Other delegations of authority. In administering benefits payable under 38 U.S.C. chapter 30, VA shall apply § 21.4001(b), (c)(1) and (2) and (f) of this part in the same manner as those paragraphs are applied in the administration of 38 U.S.C. chapter 34. Authority: 38 U.S.C. 512(a) , 3034 , 3696 ; Pub. L. 98-525