### Question
How is the term case record defined?


### Answer
The term **case record** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 6991* as the following:

> all the materials maintained by the Secretary related to an adverse decision

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 98-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION**

