Reply to agency response [Rule 404].

A claimant may file a reply to the agency response within 30 calendar days after receiving the response. If the claim has been forwarded by the agency, the claimant shall have 30 calendar days from the time the claim is docketed by the Board to reply. To expedite proceedings, if the claimant does not wish to reply, the claimant should so notify the Board and the agency. [91 FR 3794, Jan. 28, 2026]