§ 5903. Recognition with respect to particular claims

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(a)In General.— The Secretary may recognize any individual for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of any particular claim for benefits under any of the laws administered by the Secretary if—

(1)such individual has certified to the Secretary that no fee or compensation of any nature will be charged any individual for services rendered in connection with such claim; and

(2)such individual has filed with the Secretary a power of attorney, executed in such manner and in such form as the Secretary may prescribe.

(b)Suspension.— An individual recognized under this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 5904(b) of this title on the same basis as an individual recognized under section 5904(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1238, § 3403; renumbered § 5903, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(1), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 403–405; Pub. L. 109–461, title I, § 101(a)(3), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3407.)

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, to otherwise improve vetera

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U.S. Code

Recognition of agents and attorneys generally
§ 5904

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Pub. L. 85–857
72 Stat. 1238
Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1)
105 Stat. 238
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(1)
105 Stat. 403–405
Pub. L. 109–461, title I, § 101(a)(3)
120 Stat. 3407
Pub. L. 109–461
Pub. L. 102–40
section 3403 of this title
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1)

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§ 5903

Recognition with respect to particular claims

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U.S.C.§ 5904

Pub. L.Pub. L. 85–857

Stat.72 Stat. 1238

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1)

Stat.105 Stat. 238

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(1)

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