Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers - Prohibitions and Requirements

HB 267 prohibits non-Veterans Affairs (V.A.) accredited individuals or organizations from charging fees for preparing, presenting, or advising veterans on benefits claims or appeals. It requires any fee-charging provider to give written disclosures about free V.A.-accredited services and include this notice in all advertisements. The bill enforces these rules through civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, collected by the Attorney General. This directly affects veterans seeking benefits and non-accredited claim servicers who previously offered paid assistance for appeals or claims.