Terms. 1  mesencephalon A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion). 2  substantia nigra Brain structure located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward and movement.
De novo review refers to the appellate court's authority to review the trial court's conclusions on questions of the application, interpretation, and construction of law. Generally, the proper standard of review for employee benefit decisions, such as the denial of benefit claims, is de novo.
May 21 12 5:33 PM. I requested a de novo review when I submitted a NOD. The DRO upheld the original denial. I then submitted a timely appeal with a form 9. I was told the claim would then move on to the BVA, but then I get a letter letting me know that a c&p exam has been scheduled by the RO.