38 C.F.R. § 14.632 Determination of qualifications.
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
If challenged, the qualifications of prospective representatives or agents shall be verified by the Regional Counsel of jurisdiction. The report of the Regional Counsel, if any, including any recommendation of the Department of Veterans Affairs facility director, and the application shall be transmitted to the General Counsel for final action. If the designee is disapproved by the General Counsel, the reasons will be stated and an opportunity will be given to submit additional information. If the designee is approved, notification of accreditation will be issued by the General Counsel or the General Counsel's designee and will constitute authority to prepare, present, and prosecute claims in all Department of Veterans Affairs installations. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 5902, 5904) [68 FR 8547, Feb. 24, 2003]
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 14—LEGAL SERVICES, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND MISCELLANEOUS CLAIMS
Representation of Department of Veterans Affairs Claimants; Recognition of Organizations, Accredited Representatives, Attorneys, Agents; Rules of Practice and Information Concerning Fees, 38 U.S.C. 5901–5905
§ 14.632 Determination of qualifications.
