^®: CRE Regulatory Action of the Week

VA Amends Claims and Appeals Rules
The Department of Veterans Affairs has published final rules amending its claims adjudication, appeals, and Rules of Practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals regulations. In addition, these rules revise VA's regulations with respect to accreditation of attorneys, agents, and Veterans Service Organization representatives; the standards of conduct for persons practicing before VA; and the rules governing fees for representation. This rulemaking implements the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017.