13.1—Authority.
The regulations in this part are issued pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 501 to reflect action under 38 U.S.C. 512 and to implement 38 U.S.C. 5301, 5502, 5503, 5711 and 8520. The duties, the delegations of authority, and all actions required of the Veterans Service Center Manager set forth in §§ 13.1 through 13.111 inclusive, are to be performed under the direction of, and authority vested in, the Director of the field facility.