Where the hearing officer determines that additional medical examination will probably assist in settlement, he may order such additional medical examination at the expense of the board, provided no undue delay shall occur thereby, and the prehearing officer shall reset the prehearing conference (1970) (Rev. 1973).

The provisions of this § 61.40 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective November 20, 1977, 2 TexReg 4323.