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title: "§ 20.701 Rule 701. Who may present oral argument."
document: "38 CFR"
section: "§ 20.701"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-regulations/38-cfr/20.701-who-may-present-oral-argument"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-20.701"
updated: "2026-09-07T14:36:42.825493Z"
---

# § 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.

[58 FR 27935, May 12, 1993]