Are there any guidelines in VA regulations that govern the content of the qualifying veterans law CLE?
Response: Yes, VA regulations prescribe the content required for qualifying veterans law CLE: “[t]o qualify under this subsection, a CLE course must be approved for a minimum of 3 hours of CLE credit by any State bar association and, at a minimum, must cover the following topics: representation before VA, claims procedures, basic eligibility for VA benefits, right to appeal, disability compensation (38 U.S.C. Chapter 11), dependency and indemnity compensation (38 U.S.C. Chapter 13), and pension (38 U.S.C. Chapter 15).” 38 C.F.R. § 14.629(b)(1)(iii).
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