§ 20.710 - Rule 710. Expenses of appellants, representatives, and witnesses incident to hearings not reimbursable by the Government.

§ 20.710 Rule 710. Witnesses at hearings.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 84 FR 187, Jan. 18, 2019.

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

Expenses of appellants, representatives, and witnesses incident to hearings not reimbursable by the Government.

No expenses incurred by an appellant, representative, or witness incident to attendance at a hearing may be paid by the Government.

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

[61 FR 29028, June 7, 1996

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[57 FR 4109, Feb. 3, 1992. Redesignated and amended at 84 FR 187, Jan. 18, 2019]