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January 2012
Practicing Before the Veteran's Administration: VA Accreditation
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 (click here for more information) 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.)
Topics:
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
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)
Presented by Michael Shea, Esq.
Faculty
Michael L. Shea, Esq.
Centennial, CO
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $209.00 USD
- Member Price $189.00 USD
- General Credits 3.00
- Ethics Credits
- EDI Credits