Practicing Before the Veterans' Administration
January 2012
Practicing Before the Veteran's Administration
Program Description:
In order for attorneys to represent veterans with claims for benefits before the Veterans' Administration, attorneys must be accredited*. The morning session of this program meets the VA's attorney accreditation requirements.
The afternoon session is a discussion of more advanced concepts when practicing before the VA. Presented by top experts, this program offers legal, administrative, and practical guidance on how you can build your practice to represent veterans before the Veterans Administration.
*Accreditation Before the VA:
In order for attorneys to represent veterans with claims for benefits before the Veterans' Administration, attorneys must be accredited. The morning session of this program meets the VA's attorney accreditation requirements. If you would like the session to constitute your 3-hour accreditation, complete the Form 21a application and receive notification from the VA that you are accredited prior to the seminar.
If you are not accredited at the time of the seminar, submit Form 21a to the US Department of Veterans Affairs and receive notification that they have received the form prior to the Seminar. (Turnaround time is 4-6 weeks.)
Agenda:
8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am
Welcome and Introduction
9:10am
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
10:20am
Networking Break
10:30am
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
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Welcome and Introduction
1:10pm
How the Claims Process Works; Types of Claims; Future Exams
2:00pm
Environmental Issues in Combat Zones; EBENEFITS
2:50pm
Networking Break
3:00pm
Legal Issues for Veterans on Appeal
3:50pm
Q&A Session
4:00pm
Adjourn
Faculty
Michael L. Shea, Esq.
Centennial, CO
Video Replays: February 15, 2012
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Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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- General Credits: 6.00
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