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buddy statement

a lay statement from someone who witnessed your condition or the event that caused it.

Definitions are short by design. For the legal definition, the underlying statute or regulation in 38 U.S.C. or 38 CFR controls. For program-specific guidance, see the relevant tool or guide.

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