§ 426.450 Mandatory provisions of an ALJ's decision.

(a) Findings. An ALJ's decision must include one of the following:

(1) A determination that the provision of the LCD is valid under the reasonableness standard.

(2) A determination that the provision of the LCD is not valid under the reasonableness standard.

(3) A statement dismissing the complaint regarding the LCD and a rationale for the dismissal.