In any appeal (including civil actions) involving decisions made by the Secretary under this subchapter, the Secretary shall have the burden of proof of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence—
the validity of the grounds for the decision made; and
that the decision is fully consistent with provisions and policies of this subchapter.
Pub. L. 93–638, title V, § 518Pub. L. 106–260, § 4114 Stat. 730(, as added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Codification
section 458aaa–17 of this titleSection was formerly classified to prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.