The VA requires attorneys who practice VA law to be accredited.
The VA clearly states its stance about unaccredited representatives: “Beware unaccredited individuals who prepare, present, or prosecute VA benefit claims, or hold themselves out as being authorized to do so, are in violation of Federal law.”
Veterans looking to hire an attorney for their VA disability claim or appeal should first find out if the attorney is accredited with the VA.
Here is an example of a VA-accredited lawyer page on the VA’s website. You can use the search box on the site to check if an attorney or veterans advocate is VA accredited. All Woods and Woods attorneys are VA accredited. You’ll find their accreditation numbers listed in their attorney bios.
