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VA Fast Letter 07-15.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

JUNE 6, 2007

FAST LETTER 07-15

SUBJECT: PUBLIC LAW 109-461

This letter provides information concerning the new legislation governing the recognition of agents and attorneys representing claimants before VA. Enclosure One provides general answers to questions employees may receive during interviews or when answering telephones.

BACKGROUND

On December 22, 2006, the President signed Public Law 109-461. Section 101 of Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, amends chapter 59 of title 38, United States Code, governing the recognition of individuals for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits before VA. The provisions shifting the entry point for paid representation are effective on June 20, 2007, and the provisions relating to fee assessments and review of fee agreements are effective upon publication of VA's final rule.

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