Rule 1. Scope of Rules

     (a) Scope. These rules govern practice and procedure before this Court to review decisions of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board), and in applications for other relief which this Court or one of its judges is competent to give.

     (b) Rules not to Affect Jurisdiction. These rules do not extend or limit the jurisdiction of this Court as established by law.

Change of Name

     Reference to United States Court of Veterans Appeals deemed to refer to United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, see section 512(c) of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as a note under section 7251 of this title.