United States Code
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§ 5711.
Authority to issue subpoenas
(a)
(1)
issue subpoenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses within a radius of 100 miles from the place of hearing;
(2)
require the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence;
(3)
take affidavits and administer oaths and affirmations;
(4)
aid claimants in the preparation and presentation of claims; and
(5)
make investigations and examine witnesses upon any matter within the jurisdiction of the Department.
(b)
Any person required by such subpoena to attend as a witness shall be allowed and paid the same fees and mileage as are paid witnesses in the district courts of the United States.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958 , 72 Stat. 1237, § 3311; renumbered § 5711, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991 , 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–54, § 14(d)(5)(A), June 13, 1991 , 105 Stat. 286.)
cite as: 38 USC 5711
