Fees and Compliance
VA disability representation has fee, accreditation, and power-of-attorney rules that belong in the case record. This category covers the operational side of compliant VA representation for firm review and auditability.
Guides
VA Representation Compliance for Law Firms
Accreditation, 21-22a filing, fee agreement structure, and conduct standards that belong in every firm's case record and review workflow.
ReadVA Attorney Direct Pay from Past-Due Benefits
How VA withholds and pays attorney fees directly from past-due benefits, what makes a fee agreement valid, and where direct pay can break down.
ReadVA Fee Agreement Filing Requirements: What Firms Need to Know
Where to file, when to file, and what happens if you miss the deadline. A process guide for VA-accredited attorneys and agents under 38 CFR § 14.636.
ReadVA Accreditation Verification for Attorneys: How to Check, Onboard, and Stay Compliant
How to use the OGC accreditation search, what it returns, and what firms need to verify before onboarding new attorneys or agents.
Read38 CFR 14.636 Attorney Fees in VA Disability Cases
How 38 CFR 14.636 governs when VA attorneys and agents can charge fees, how direct pay works, and what makes a fee agreement reasonable.
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