Representing a Client Before the VA
• Accreditation requirements
• Fee requirements
• Engagement letter
• Pre-Consultation
• Filing the claim
Basic Eligibility for Benefits
• Compensation for Service-Connected Disability
• Family Member Benefits
- Qualifying Family Members
- Benefits Payable to a Child of a Veteran
- Survivor Benefits
- Education Benefits
Pensions & Claim Procedures
Pensions
• Eligibility
• Spouse & Dependents
• Rates
• Determining Assets
• Determining Income and Benefits
Claims Procedures
• Compensation
• Dependency
• Pension
Appeal Rights
• Reopening a Claim
• Notice of Disagreement
• Board of Veteran’s Appeals
• Court of Veteran’s Appeals
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Connie L. Bauswell
The Law Office of Connie L. Bauswell, LLC, Valparaiso
Tamatha A. Stevens
Stevens & Associates, PC, Indianapolis
Jeffery D. Stinson
Stinson Law Firm, LLC, Carmel
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The Veteran`s Administration has accreditation requirements in order to advise clients on VA benefits. If you wish to have this program count towards your VA accreditation requirement, the VA requires you to complete Form 21A — BEFORE THE PROGRAM! www.va.gov/ogc/accreditation.asp
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REPRESENTING CLIENTS ON VA BENEFITS
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