Duty to Assist
/ˈduːti tə əˈsɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal obligation requiring a party, often a government agency or insurer, to help a claimant obtain evidence and otherwise support claim processing.
The veteran's duty to assist includes providing relevant military records to support the claim.
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Commentary
Commonly arises in administrative law and insurance contexts to ensure fair adjudication through proactive evidence gathering by the adjudicator or insurer.
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