Regulation 49 Appeal or reference to a medical appeal tribunalI1

A claimant may appeal the decision of an adjudicating medical authority on a diagnosis or recrudescence question and in that event the case shall be referred to a medical appeal tribunal.

If the adjudication officer is of the opinion, or if the Secretary of State notifies the adjudication officer that he is of the opinion, that any decision of an adjudicating medical authority on a diagnosis or recrudescence question ought to be considered by a medical appeal tribunal, the adjudication officer shall refer the case to a medical appeal tribunal for its consideration and the tribunal may confirm, reverse or vary the decision as on an appeal.