The functioning of the CPP tribunal is somewhat different from that of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. In that situation, there is a three member panel. There'll be a lawyer, a physician, and a community member on the panel. As well, individuals are not represented by counsel unless they pay for the representation themselves.
It's a more court-like setting, because the lawyers from the government are adjudicating the fact that the person is not entitled to the benefits. It's more similar to a court-like setting than the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. As well, the standard in order to attain a benefit is that they have to be able to show the injury is severe and prolonged. Although some of the principles are similar, it's like comparing apples and oranges.