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January 2013
The Fundamentals of Practicing Before the Veterans' Administration 2013
*Accreditation Before the VA
In order for attorneys to represent veterans with claims for benefits before the Veterans' Administration, attorneys must be accredited by the VA.
To get accreditated, you must submit Form 21a to the US Department of Veterans Affairs. You will receive written notification from the VA if you have been accredited. (Turnaround time is 4-6 weeks.) Within 12 months of your VA accreditation, you must take a qualifying 3-hr CLE course.
This program meets the VA 3-hour training requirement - whether you take this program live, webcast, video replay, or via homestudy.
Because VA's regulations require completion of qualifying CLE “during the first 12-month period following the date of initial accreditation by VA,” CLE courses taken before accreditation do not satisfy the requirements of 38 C.F.R. ยง 14.629(b). You must therefore wait to take this course once you have received written notice that you have been accredited by the VA.
Agenda:
8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
9:10 am
Representation Before the VA
- Rules Regarding Attorney Representation, Fees, and Expenses
- General Advocacy Tips
Claims Procedures
- VA Adjudication Process on an Original Claim for Disability Compensation
- Obtaining and Interpreting the Documents in a VA Claims File
Basic Eligibility for VA Benefits
- The Entitlement Criteria for Service-Connected Disability Compensation
10:20 am
Networking Break
10:30 am
Right to Appeal
- Methods for Obtaining Disability Compensation after a Final VA Denial
- Judicial Review of a Final BVA Decision Denying a Claim
Disability Compensation (38 USC, Chapter 11)
- Establishing an Appropriate Percentage of Disability Once Service Connection Is Granted
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (38 USC, Chapter 13)
Pension (38 USC, Chapter 15)
12:00pm
Adjourn
Presented by Michael Shea, Esq.
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $199.00 USD
- Member Price $169.00 USD
- General Credits 3.00
- Ethics Credits
- EDI Credits