20 CFR 718.107
§ 718.107 Other medical evidence.
United States · 20 CFR — Employees' Benefits · Status: effective
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- 20 CFR 718.107, § 718.107 Other medical evidence, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/82070
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(a) The results of any medically acceptable test or procedure reported by a physician and not addressed in this subpart, which tends to demonstrate the presence or absence of pneumoconiosis, the sequelae of pneumoconiosis or a respiratory or pulmonary impairment, may be submitted in connection with a claim and shall be given appropriate consideration.
(b) The party submitting the test or procedure pursuant to this section bears the burden to demonstrate that the test or procedure is medically acceptable and relevant to establishing or refuting a claimant's entitlement to benefits.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.