Board of Veterans' Appeals Hearings

A hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals can take place in person in Washington, DC, before a member of the Board. However, a more likely scenario is that the hearing will take place in your local VA office with the Board member conducting the hearing through teleconferencing. The hearing is informal, although testimony is taken under oath. The Board member will allow your attorney to question you and your witnesses and make arguments. The Board member may also ask questions to gather sufficient testimony and make a complete record regarding the particular disabilities involved. The Board member will also review the medical evidence of record, including records from the VA hospital and any records you submit to be considered. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board member likely will take the case under advisement and issue a written decision.

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For the most complete information on veterans' disability benefits —
use this link to visit the United States Department of Veterans Affairs web site.