Recognition of Veterans Service Organizations

The Office of General Counsel publishes Bulletin 23, a list of national, state, and other veterans service organizations approved pursuant to the authority granted in 38 United States Code § 5902(a).

§ 5902.  Recognition of representatives of organizations

(a) (1) The Secretary may recognize representatives of the American National Red Cross, the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans, the United Spanish War Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and such other organizations as the Secretary may approve, in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.
   (2) The Secretary may, in the discretion of the Secretary, furnish, if available, space and office facilities for the use of paid fulltime representatives of national organizations so recognized.

Current Bulletin 23-S.

The Office of General Counsel also publishes Information Bulletin 2-151 listing veterans' service representatives currently recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Current Bulletin 2-151.