Added
- A copy of an original document is acceptable if:
- (i) The copy was issued by the service department;
- (ii) The copy was issued by a public custodian of records who certifies that it is a true and exact copy of the document in the custodian's custody;
- (iii) The copy was submitted by an accredited agent, attorney or service organization representative who has successfully completed VA-prescribed training on military records, and who certifies that it is a true and exact copy of either an original document or of a copy issued by the service department or a public custodian of records;
- (iv) The Department of Veterans Affairs is satisfied that an otherwise uncertified copy submitted by the claimant or by the claimant's representative is free from alteration;
- 86 FR 57584, Oct.
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Removed
- Link to an amendment published at 86 FR 57584, Oct.
- A copy of an original document is acceptable if the copy was issued by the service department or if the copy was issued by a public custodian of records who certifies that it is a true and exact copy of the document in the custodian's custody or, if the copy was submitted by an accredited agent, attorney or service organization representative who has successfully completed VA-prescribed training …
- document or of a copy issued by the service department or a public custodian of records;
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