# Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Representatives, Attorneys, and Agents
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2003-02-24 · Effective 2003-02-24 · 68 FR 8541
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-4203
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 8541
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 14
- **Publication date:** 2003-02-24
- **Effective date:** 2003-02-24
## Abstract

This document revises the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) existing procedures and requirements regarding recognition of service organizations and accreditation of their representatives and of agents, attorneys, and individuals seeking to represent claimants for benefits administered by VA. These amendments are necessary to improve clarity and to enhance VA's ability to assure high quality representation of claimants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/24/03-4203/recognition-of-organizations-and-accreditation-of-representatives-attorneys-and-agents)
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