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VA RIN: 2900-AM62 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Accreditation of Agents and Attorneys; Agent and Attorney Fees 
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations governing the representation of claimants for veterans benefits in order to implement provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, and to reorganize and clarify existing regulations. The regulation will establish the procedures and rules necessary for VA to facilitate the paid representation of claimants by accredited agents and attorneys after a notice of disagreement has been filed with respect to a case. The intended effect of these regulations is to fulfill Congress' intent by expanding the scope of paid agent and attorney representation while ensuring that claimants for veterans benefits have responsible qualified representation in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1    38 CFR 14.626    38 CFR 14.627    38 CFR 14.629    38 CFR 14.630    38 CFR 14.631    38 CFR 14.632    38 CFR 14.633    38 CFR 14.636    38 CFR 14.637    38 CFR 19    38 CFR 20   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501    38 USC 5902    38 USC 5903    38 USC 5904    PL 109-461   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/07/2007  72 FR 25930   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/06/2007  72 FR 25930   
Final Action  05/22/2008  73 FR 29852   
Final Action Effective  06/23/2008  73 FR 29852   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.Regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Michael G. Daugherty
Assistant Director
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pension & Fiduciary Service (21PF), 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 632-8844
Email: mikeg.daugherty@va.gov