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VA RIN: 2900-AI93 Publication ID: Spring 2003 
Title: Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Representatives 
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs revises and clarifies existing procedures and requirements regarding certification or recognition of service organizations and their representatives and other individuals, agents, and attorneys representing claimants for benefits administered by VA. The revisions are designed to improve VA's ability to assure high quality representation of claimants. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 14.626 to 14.635   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    38 USC 501(a)    38 USC 5901 to 5905   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/04/1998  63 FR 59495   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/04/1999  63 FR 59495   
Final Action  02/24/2003  68 FR 8541   
Final Action Effective  02/24/2003  68 FR 8541   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Richard J. Hipolit
Deputy Assistant General Counsel (022)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of General Counsel, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 273-6329