(a) Revision based on new evidence. If a reopened decision is to be revised on the basis of new evidence that was not included in the record of that decision, the ALJ or the Departmental Appeals Board—
- (1) Notifies the parties of the proposed revision; and
(2) Unless the parties waive their right to hearing or appearance—
- (i) Grants a hearing in the case of an ALJ revision; and
- (ii) Grants opportunity to appear in the case of a Board revision.
(b) Basis for revised decision and right to review.
- (1) If a revised decision is necessary, the ALJ or the Departmental Appeals Board, as appropriate, renders it on the basis of the entire record.
- (2) If the decision is revised by an ALJ, the Departmental Appeals Board may review that revised decision at the request of either party or on its own motion.