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My assisted living community referred me to someone who helps Veterans with disability claims. Can I use them to file a claim?

April 26, 2017assisted claim disability file HELPS Living referred veterans

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My assisted living community referred me to someone who helps Veterans with disability claims. Can I use them to file a claim?

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That depends. Federal law requires anyone assisting with a claim for VA benefits be accredited by the VA General Counsel (Title 38 USC §5901 and 38 CFR 14.626.) The VA only recognizes three types of individuals that can be accredited: attorneys, claims agents and Veteran Service Officers (38 CFR 14.629.) Every person accredited by the VA receives credentials from the General Counsel. Ask to see their credentials or search for them on the General Counsels website http://www4.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp. If they cannot provide their official VA credentials or you cannot find their name listed on the General Counsel’s website, avoid them at all cost! They are in acting violation of federal law.