All VA offices can certify documents on VA Form 21-4184 (Certification of Contents
of Document(s) or Record(s)). VARO in the Philippines may certify evidence on the
SSA-4385 (Certification of Contents of Court Records) and SSA-553 (Special Determination).
We accept:
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photocopy of the original evidence prepared by the VA;
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VA certifications if they are made from the original records or from certifications
by custodians of original records; and
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computerized extracts of the veteran's discharge information certified by the VA.
NOTE: For evaluating proofs received from VA, see RS 01702.450.
For a list of other government agencies authorized to certify documents, see GN 00301.090A.3.