Regulation & law · 29/12/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

VA Amends Regulations on Direct-Pay Fee Agreements for Veterans' Representation

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has removed the requirement for agents and attorneys to file direct-pay fee agreements with both the VA Office of the General Counsel and the agency of original jurisdiction, aiming to eliminate duplicate filings and streamline the process.

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