Allows veterans to pay for help with benefit claims, adding new fee protections.
This bill would let veterans hire accredited agents or attorneys to help with their initial VA benefit claims and supplemental claims, which is currently restricted for initial claims. It would set clear rules for how much these helpers can charge and when they can collect fees, aiming to protect veterans from unfair practices. The bill also updates how the VA recognizes and oversees these agents and attorneys.
Currently, accredited agents and attorneys generally cannot charge fees for helping veterans with *initial* benefit claims, only for appeals. This bill would change that, allowing them to charge for initial and supplemental claims. It would also add new rules about when and how much they can charge, and create stronger penalties for those who break these rules.
HR 3132 · 119th Congress · May 1, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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