# 38 C.F.R. § 20.708 (2026): Rule 708. Witness at hearings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_708

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 20.708 (2026)
- **Heading:** Rule 708. Witness at hearings
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 20: BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: RULES OF PRACTICE / Subpart H: Hearings on Appeal / § 20.708: § 20.708   Rule 708. Witness at hearings.

## Text

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(a), 7107)
[61 FR 29028, June 7, 1996. Redesignated and amended at 84 FR 187, Jan. 18, 2019]

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- [38 C.F.R. § 20.707 (2026) § 20.707   Rule 707. Prehearing conference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P20_S20_707.md)
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