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A VA accredited attorney, claims agent, or VSO can represent you before VA. Medical providers and vocational experts can strengthen your evidence. Sponsored placements are clearly labeled.
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What a VA accredited attorney can do for your claim
A VA accredited attorney is authorized under 38 CFR 14.629 to represent veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Attorneys most often step in after a decision has been made, with Higher-Level Reviews, Supplemental Claims, Board of Veterans' Appeals hearings, and appeals to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. By law, no accredited representative may charge you to prepare your original claim, and appeal fees are regulated. Every attorney listed here is checked against VA's Office of General Counsel accreditation list.
VA accredited attorney focused on Board appeals and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims work. Handles complex PTSD, TBI, and TDIU denials nationwide with contingency fee agreements under 38 CFR 14.636.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a VA accredited attorney charge me?
- Not for your original claim. Under 38 CFR 14.629 and VA fee rules, no accredited representative may charge to prepare or file an initial claim. An attorney may charge a regulated, VA-reviewable fee only after VA issues a decision and you pursue an appeal, such as a Higher-Level Review, Supplemental Claim, or appeal to the Board.
- When should I use an attorney instead of a VSO?
- Many veterans start with a free VSO for the initial claim. An accredited attorney is often most helpful once a claim has been denied or underrated and you are appealing, especially for complex issues, Board hearings, or appeals to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
- How do I confirm an attorney is VA accredited?
- Use VA's Office of General Counsel accreditation search. Every attorney listed here is checked against that list, but you can always verify independently before signing anything.
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