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Veterans Legal Services Laws in Virginia.
Veterans' benefits are predominantly a federal-law practice administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under Title 38 of the U.S. Code. VA disability compensation, pension, and healthcare eligibility rules do not vary state-to-state. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services operates Virginia-specific programs including the Virginia Veterans and Family Support Program. Virginia houses one of the largest military populations in the United States — including the Pentagon (Arlington), Fort Belvoir (Fairfax County), Naval Station Norfolk (the world's largest naval base), and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Hampton). VA claims representation for a fee requires accreditation under 38 C.F.R. § 14.629.
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Key Virginia Statutes
Federal statutory framework for veterans' benefits — compensation, pension, education, healthcare, and appeals. Applies uniformly to Virginia veterans.
Federal requirement that attorneys and agents be accredited by the VA to represent claimants for a fee.
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