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VA Statement in Support of Claim

VA Statement in Support of Claim (21-4138 equivalent)

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STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM

Veteran: {veteran_name}
Claim Number: {claim_number}
Date: {date}

I, {veteran_name}, submit this statement in support of my claim for service connection for the following condition(s):

{conditions}

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
{statement_of_facts}

EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT:
{evidence_summary}

LEGAL STANDARD:
Under 38 U.S.C. § 5107(b), when there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence, the benefit of the doubt shall be given to the claimant (Gilbert v. Derwinski, 1 Vet. App. 49 (1990)).

{legal_arguments}

I certify that the statements made herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

___________________
{veteran_name}
Date: {date}

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