(a)
The hearing official or administrative law judge must issue a written decision not later than 60 days after the employee files a request for the hearing.
(b)
Written decisions provided after a hearing requested under § 1.984 will include:
(1)
A statement of the facts presented to support the nature and origin of the alleged debt;
(2)
The hearing official or administrative law judge's analysis, findings and conclusions concerning as applicable:
(i)
The employee's or VA's grounds;
(ii)
The amount and validity of the alleged debt; and
(iii)
The repayment schedule.
(c)
The decision in a case where a paper hearing was provided shall be based upon a review of the written record. The decision in a case where an oral hearing was provided shall be based upon the hearing and the written record.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
5 U.S.C. 5514
)