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Non Adversarial
Tape Recorded and Transcribed
Testimony Under Oath or Affirmation
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Opening Statement:
◦ Short History of the Veteran’s Service◦ Current VA Disability Status◦ Confirm Issues◦ Confirm Timely Filing of NOD and Form 9◦ State Why Claimant Believes he/she is entitled to
Benefits Sought
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Questions: Example for Service Connection:
Health upon service entry Injured and treated in service Discharge examination After service disability history Current treatment Employment and social history
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Questions:
◦ Present ONLY information that is positive to your clients case
◦ Keep your questions targeted on the benefit
being sought
Know what answer your client will give
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Hearing Official Questions:
◦ May have a few. Listen and advise Clarification of facts in order to assist the appellant
◦ Should not cross exam Go off the record
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Closing Statement:◦ Compare the facts and evidence presented to
appropriate law and regulation as it relates positively to the case.
◦ Quote USC, CFR and/or Case Law when appropriate
◦ Thank the presiding officer for their time and consideration and restate the assertion that the evidence presented should entitle the appellant to the benefit(s) being sought on appeal
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Helpful Hints:◦ Dress the Part
Represent your client, The American Legion and yourself professionally
◦ Work on verbal presentation Present full thoughts. Rehearse your language and delivery
◦ Do not use conversational fillers such as uh, um, like, etc.
◦ Decisions will not be officially made at hearing. Do not suggest any possible outcome to your client
◦ Avoid after-hearing chit chat. You have come to do a job, do it, leave the hearing officer with a clear and targeted thought of what you presented and how it relates to granting the benefit being sought
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Make note in your office record
Keep hearing notes for a 646 if necessary
Review the hearing transcript when received
Notify the veteran when you see a decision made
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See handout for case details◦ Swear In◦ Attendees (VAF 5571)◦ Off the Record◦ Evidence (Waiver of VARO review) VAF 4138 cover◦ Request to hold the record open VAF 4138◦ Questioning concerning individual contentions◦ Hearing Officer questions◦ Final Presentation◦ Closing◦ Exit
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Questions ???