33 CFR § 25.115 - Evidence supporting a claim.

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title: "33 CFR § 25.115 - Evidence supporting a claim."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
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section_name: "Evidence supporting a claim."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 25.115 Evidence supporting a claim.

The claimant shall present independent evidence to support a claim. This evidence may include, if available, statements of witnesses, accident or casualty reports, photographs and drawings.