H.R. 4914 (109th): Veterans’ Choice of Representation Act

Introduced:
Mar 09, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lane Evans [D-IL17]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 9, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 09, 2006
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (8D) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for veterans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 09, 2006.
4 pages

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3/9/2006--Introduced.
Veterans' Choice of Representation Act - Amends federal law concerning a veteran's representation by an agent or attorney to allow the payment of attorney fees from the date the claimant files a Notice of Disagreement in the case. (Currently, such fees may not be paid before the Board of Veterans' Appeals first makes a final decision in the case.) Repeals the requirement that, in order to be paid, an attorney must be retained within a one-year period after the case has begun. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review an attorney's fee agreement and order a reduction if the Secretary finds that the fee is excessive or unreasonable; and (2) judicial review of such findings. Requires (currently, authorizes) the Secretary to direct the payment of attorney fees out of any past-due benefits awarded to a veteran in a proceeding.

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