Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief last revised: Feb 09, 2026
§ 20.708 - Rule 708. Witness at hearings.

The testimony of witnesses, including appellants, will be heard. All testimony must be given under oath or affirmation. Oath or affirmation is not required for the sole purpose of presenting contentions and argument.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7102,7105,7107,June,1996. Redesignated and amended at 84 FR 187, Jan. 18, 2019]
authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a) and as noted in specific sections
source: 57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 38 CFR 20.708