I am an attorney providing paid representation to a veteran based on my appointment on a VA Form 21-22a in January 2008. Do I need to be accredited by VA?
Response: No. Our intent is that attorneys will apply for accreditation for any new representation as indicated by the filing of a VA Form 21-22a after June 22, 2008. The difference between this situation and the one described above is the date of appointment of the VA Form 21-22a. Here, the date of appointment predates the effective date of the new accreditation rules. Because the appointment date preceded the effective date of the new rules, the attorney need not seek accreditation for representation provided in this claim. Question: In a law office with attorneys and paralegals working under the supervision of a single Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredited attorney, who needs to apply for VA accreditation using a VA Form 21a? Response: Accreditation means the authority granted by VA to representatives, agents, and attorneys to assist claimants in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits. 38 C.F.R. ยง 14.627(a). Without accreditation, an indivi
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