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About the Seminar
Join Doug Rosinksi and Mike Polk for a special seminar geared specifically to address all the topics listed in 38 C.F.R. Section 14.629(b)(1)(iv) for the 3 hour attorney accreditation requirement to occur once every two years to represent veterans before the V.A. In addition, the session will address other topics of particular interest to attorneys handling appeals of denied veteran benefit claims and attorneys handling family and probate matters for veterans and their families.

Seminar Agenda
Fundamentals
Douglas J. Rosinski

•   Basic eligibility for VA benefits

•   Disability compensation (38 U.S.C. Chapter 11)

•   Dependency and indemnity compensation (38 U.S.C. Chapter 13)

•   Pension (38 U.S.C. Chapter 15)

•   Representation before VA

•   Claims procedures

•   Making the record

•   Notice of decision

•   Right to appeal

•   Appeal options

•   Resolution of pending claims upon death

o Substitution

o Accrued benefits

•   Fees

Appeals for Advocates
Douglas J. Rosinski

•             Overview

•             The Board

   o Dockets

   o Additional Evidence

   o Relief

•             The Court

   o The Record

   o Relief

   o Argument(s)

   o Briefing

   o Remands

   o Reversals

   o Fees

•             Article III Appeals

Family & Probate Issues
Michael J. Polk, Belser & Belser, PA

•             VA “fiduciary” program

•             VA benefit apportionment

•             Divorce/child support

•             Survivor benefits

Mandatory MCLE Credit Hours
 This program qualifies for 3.0 MCLE credit hours.

This seminar is an Intermediate level program.

Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2023, please use this course code: 232013ADO.

Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2024, please use this course code: 241176ADO.   

 

 

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