How we verify every practice question
Our bank has 800 practice questions. Every one of them was checked against current primary law in October 2026, and every one carries an explanation, a source citation, and a trap note. This page explains exactly what "verified" means here, who did the checking, what happens when the law changes, and how we handle errors.
What "verified" means
A question counts as verified only when all three of these are true:
- The correct answer is confirmed. The answer was tested against the current text of the cited regulation or statute, not against memory or a summary.
- The explanation quotes the source. Each question links to the exact rule it tests, and the explanation cites the specific section, for example 38 CFR 14.636(g)(3) or 38 U.S.C. 5904(c)(1).
- The trap note names the distractor. Every question explains which wrong answer is most tempting and why it fails, because the real exam rewards careful reading more than memorization.
How the verification was done
In October 2026, all 800 questions went through 16 independent AI verification passes, each checking the questions against current primary sources: the Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR), the United States Code (38 U.S.C.), and the electronic CFR. Each pass confirmed the correct answer, the citation, and the trap note. The result: zero wrong answers and zero stale-law findings across the bank. One question was found to overstate a rule and was corrected before publication.
The sources we check against are public and free: eCFR Title 38 and the Cornell Legal Information Institute. Every question page links to the exact section it cites, so you can read the rule yourself.
What happens when the law changes
Regulations change, and a question bank that never changes goes stale. When a rule affecting the bank changes, we re-check every question that cites it, revise or retire the affected questions, and note the correction in the changelog below. We review the full bank at least once a year and after any major VA rulemaking, such as the pending accreditation rule at 89 FR 82546.
How errors are handled
If you spot a mistake, email [email protected]. We check the cited source, fix the question if you are right, and log the correction below with the date. Corrections are published to the question bank and to every product that uses it. If the question turns out to be correct, we will explain why, with the source text, so you still learn something.
Changelog
- October 4, 2026: Initial verification complete. All 800 questions verified against current primary law by 16 independent passes. One question corrected (overstatement of a rule).
Honest limits
We are not lawyers and not a law firm, and nothing on this site is legal advice. The questions teach the rules as written in the cited sources, but the law can change and edge cases exist. We are independent of VA and its Office of General Counsel, and our questions do not reproduce the OGC exam. When in doubt, read the source we link, and confirm exam details with VA OGC.
Frequently asked questions
What does "verified" mean for a practice question?
Three things: the correct answer was confirmed against the current primary source, the explanation quotes the exact regulation or statute text, and a trap note identifies the distractor the exam is most likely to use. If any of the three failed, the question did not ship.
Who verified the questions?
Every one of the 800 questions was checked in October 2026 by 16 independent AI verification passes, each working against current primary law (38 CFR, 38 U.S.C., and the eCFR). A question passed only when the verifier confirmed the answer, the citation, and the trap note. One question was found to overstate a rule and was corrected before publication.
What happens when the law changes?
We re-check the bank against the current eCFR and statute text. Questions affected by a rule change are revised or retired, and the correction is noted in the changelog below. We aim to review the full bank at least once a year and after any major VA rulemaking.
What if I find an error in a question?
Email us at [email protected]. We check the cited source, fix the question if you are right, and log the correction in the changelog with the date. If you are wrong, we will explain why, with the source text.
Sources
Checked 2026-10-04. Primary sources unless marked SECONDARY.