Denial of certification and decertification of VOSB or SDVOSB status may be appealed to OHA. A denial or decertification based on the failure to provide sufficient evidence of the qualifying individual’s status as a veteran or a service-disabled veteran are final VA decisions and not subject to appeal to OHA.

Terms Used In 13 CFR 134.1103

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
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