38 C.F.R. § 19.35 Certification of appeals.
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Following receipt of a timely Substantive Appeal, the agency of original jurisdiction will certify the case to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Certification is accomplished by the completion of VA Form 8, “Certification of Appeal.” The certification is used for administrative purposes and does not serve to either confer or deprive the Board of Veterans' Appeals of jurisdiction over an issue. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 7105) [57 FR 4104, Feb. 3, 1992, as amended at 61 FR 20449, May 7, 1996; 66 FR 53339, Oct. 22, 2001]
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 19—BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: APPEALS REGULATIONS
Subpart B—Appeals Processing by Agency of Original Jurisdiction
§ 19.35 Certification of appeals.

