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VA fee disclosure
Per 38 U.S.C. § 5904 and 38 CFR § 14.636, no fee may be charged for assistance with an initial VA disability claim before the VA issues a Notice of Disagreement or initial decision. After that threshold, VA-accredited attorneys and agents may charge fees, with contingent fees capped at 20% of past-due benefits when paid directly by VA, or other reasonable fee arrangements as permitted.
VA OGC accreditation
Cross & York attorneys and representatives are accredited by the VA Office of General Counsel under 38 CFR Part 14. [TODO: insert VA OGC accreditation numbers for each attorney/agent.]
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