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title: "§ 4.3 Resolution of reasonable doubt."
document: "38 CFR"
section: "§ 4.3"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-regulations/38-cfr/4.3-resolution-of-reasonable-doubt"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.3"
updated: "2026-09-07T14:36:15.606096Z"
---

# § 4.3. Resolution of reasonable doubt.

It is the defined and consistently applied policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer the law under a broad interpretation, consistent, however, with the facts shown in every case. When after careful consideration of all procurable and assembled data, a reasonable doubt arises regarding the degree of disability such doubt will be resolved in favor of the claimant. See § 3.102 of this chapter.

[40 FR 42535, Sept. 15, 1975]