38 CFR 19.35 : Pensions, Bonuses, And Veterans' Relief (§ 0.600 To Parts 201-299) — (§ 18.1 To Parts 201-299) — Department Of Veterans Affairs (Continued) (§ 18.1 To Parts 78-199) — Board Of Veterans' Appeals: Appeals Regulations (§ 19.1 To Appendix A To Part 19) — Appeals Processing By Agency Of Original Jurisdiction (§ 19.23 To §§ 19.39-19.49) — Certification of appeals.

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.