20.701—Rule 701. Who may present oral argument.

Only the appellant and/or his or her authorized representative may appear and present argument in support of an appeal. At the request of an appellant, a Veterans Benefits Counselor of the Department of Veterans Affairs may present the appeal at a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

Code of Federal Regulations

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7102, 7105, 7107 )

Code of Federal Regulations

[58 FR 27935, May 12, 1993]