# Rules of Practice: Elimination of Unnecessary Provisions Relating to Representation, Witnesses, and Access to Board Records
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 1996-06-07 · Effective 1996-06-07 · 61 FR 29027
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-14364
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 29027
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 20
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/06/07/96-14364/rules-of-practice-elimination-of-unnecessary-provisions-relating-to-representation-witnesses-and)
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