[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 38, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 38CFR14.632] [Page 589] TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PART 14_LEGAL SERVICES, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 14.632 Determination of qualifications. If challenged, the qualifications of prospective representatives or agents shall be verified by the Regional Counsel of jurisdiction. The report of the Regional Counsel, if any, including any recommendation of the Department of Veterans Affairs facility director, and the application shall be transmitted to the General Counsel for final action. If the designee is disapproved by the General Counsel, the reasons will be stated and an opportunity will be given to submit additional information. If the designee is approved, notification of accreditation will be issued by the General Counsel or the General Counsel's designee and will constitute authority to prepare, present, and prosecute claims in all Department of Veterans Affairs installations. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 5902, 5904) [68 FR 8547, Feb. 24, 2003]