I-3-0-25.Division of Civil Actions

The Office of Appellate Operations (OAO) is responsible for certain actions on cases in which a claimant has filed a civil action. Detailed information about OAO's responsibilities and processing procedures are set forth in the Hearings, Appeals and Litigation Law (HALLEX) manual Volume I, Division 4. For a general description of OAO's functions and responsibilities in civil actions, see HALLEX I-4-0-2.