Veteran Protections Amendments
What changed between versions
New definitions for 'Accredited', 'Assistance', 'Certify', 'Claimant', 'Compensation', 'Division', 'Non-compliant referral', 'Referring entity', 'VA benefits', and 'Veteran' to establish clear standards for those helping veterans.
Mandatory written disclosure requirements for individuals assisting veterans, including their name, business contact information, VA registration number, and statement that initial application assistance is free.
Prohibitions against receiving compensation for referring veterans to others, guaranteeing specific benefits, or charging fees for initial VA benefits applications.
Education requirements mandating three hours of qualifying education for all individuals assisting veterans within 12 months of accreditation, plus three hours every two years thereafter.
Department notification requirements to inform veterans about accreditation requirements and provide lists of accredited representatives.
Division of Consumer Protection gains authority to accept complaints and bring enforcement actions against individuals violating veteran assistance provisions.
Technical and formatting changes to existing consumer protection sections, including updates to deceptive practices list and gift certificate expiration rules.
Clarification of 'Veteran' definition to include eligible dependents and survivors under Title 38 of the United States Code.
