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62 Stat. 697.

PUBLIC LAW 85-56-JUNE 17, 1957

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(b) No individual shall be recognized under this section— (1) unless he has certified to the Administrator that no fee or compensation of any nature will be charged any individual for services rendered in connection with any claim; and (2) unless, with respect to each claim, such individual has filed with the Administrator a power of attorney, executed in such manner and form as the Administrator may prescribe. (c) Service rendered in connection with any such claim, while not on active duty, by any retired officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man of the Armed Forces recognized under this section shall not be a vioj^tion of section 281 or 283 of title 18 of the United States Code, or a violation of section 190 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 5 U.S.C. sec. 99). RECOGNITION W I T H RESPECT TO PARTICULAR C L A I M S

SEC. 1603. The Administrator may recognize any individual for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of any particular claim for benefits under any of the laws administered by the Veterans' Administration if— (1) such individual has certified to the Administrator 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 Administrator a power of attorney, executed in such manner and in such form as the Administrator may prescribe. RECOGNITION OF AGENTS A N D ATTORNEYS GENERAL L Y

SEC. 1604. (a) The Administrator may recognize any individual as an agent or attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. The Administrator may require that individuals, before being recognized under this section, show that they are of good moral character and in good repute, are qualified to render claimants valuable service, and otherwise are competent to assist claimants in presenting claims. (b) The Administrator, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may suspend or exclude from further practice before the Veterans' Administration any agent or attorney recognized under this section if he finds that such agent or attorney— (1) has engaged in any unlawful, unprofessional, or dishonest practice; (2) has been guilty of disreputable conduct; (3) is incompetent; (4) has violated or refused to comply with any of the laws administered by the Veterans' Administration, or with any of the regulations or instructions governing practice before the Veterans' Administration; or (5) has in any manner deceived, misled, or threatened any actual or prospective claimant. (c) The Administrator shall determine and pay fees to agents or attorneys recognized under this section in allowed claims for monetary benefits under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration. Such fees— (1) shall be determined and paid as prescribed by the Administrator; (2.) shall not exceed $10 with respect to any one claim; and (3) shall be deducted from monetary benefits claimed and allowed^

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