Effective 5/8/2018 71-13-102. Definitions — Veterans Benefits Assistance Act. As used in this chapter: (1) “Accredited” means a service organization representative, agent, or attorney to whom authority has been granted by the VA to provide assistance to claimants in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits. (2) “Assistance” means an accredited individual […]
Effective 5/12/2015 71-13-103. Disclosure requirement for assisting a claimant. (1) Each person offering to assist veterans in applying for benefits shall: (a) be accredited, in compliance with the provisions of C.F.R., Title 38, Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief, or, if under the supervision of an accredited attorney meet the provisions of C.F.R., Title 38 pertaining […]
Effective 5/12/2015 71-13-104. Education requirements. (1) All individuals and attorneys providing assistance to a veteran shall complete three hours of qualifying education as specified in 38 C.F.R. 14.629(b) during the first 12 month period following the date of initial accreditation; and (2) an additional three hours of qualifying continuing education every two years following the […]
Effective 5/8/2018 71-13-105. Department responsibilities — Notification — Assistance — Complaints — Claimant responsibilities. (1) The Department of Veterans and Military Affairs shall notify in writing each veteran for whom the department has contact information that any individual or business offering to assist veterans in applying for benefits shall disclose in writing to the veteran […]
Effective 5/12/2015 71-13-106. Exempt organizations. Accredited representatives of the following organizations are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) American Legion; (2) Veterans of Foreign Wars; (3) Disabled American Veterans; (4) Vietnam Veterans of America; (5) American Veterans (AMVET); (6) Military Order of the Purple Heart; and (7) other VA recognized service organizations as […]
