Rules of Practice: Elimination of Unnecessary Provisions Relating to Representation, Witnesses, and Access to Board Records
VA · va-other · Published 1996-06-07 · Effective 1996-06-07 · 61 FR 29027
Document
Document number
96-14364
Federal Register citation
61 FR 29027
CFR reference
38 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
1996-06-07
Effective date
1996-06-07
Abstract
This document amends the Rules of Practice for the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) to eliminate unnecessary provisions concerning individuals who may assist an attorney in presenting evidence and argument at the Board, concerning testimony from members of Congress and Congressional staffs, and concerning Board records. The Board adjudicates appeals of denials of claims for veterans' benefits.