National Care Planning Council
Approved Continuing Legal Education Courses to Maintain Accreditation with Veterans Affairs

For VA Accredited Attorneys and Claims Agents - ONLINE Self Study

If you cannot remember your renewal date or have questions, please call (800) 989-8137.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses for Accredited Individuals
Summer Discount Code (15% Off) - "NCPC15"

"Since 2013, we have designed these self-study courses (online video and flash drive) not only to help you maintain your accreditation (38 C.F.R. § 14.629), but more importantly to help you acquire a thorough knowledge of benefits available to veterans and their survivors and how to competently assist them with applications and adverse decisions. Through the 3 hour course, instruction from the 2024 "How to Apply..." book, and 200+ VA forms and claims support documents on a flash drive, you will develop a skill set necessary to file appeals and claims for Disability Compensation, DIC, Pension, VA Healthcare, Burial Benefits, Aid and Attendance Allowances, HISA Grants, and more..." - SVSA (we are not affiliated with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs).


Course to Maintain Accreditation with Veterans Affairs

VA Accreditation CLE - NEW

Self Study - Continuing Legal Education - VA Qualified & Bar Approved

Veterans Law and Claims Procedures for Maintaining VA Accreditation $195.00* & FREE Shipping
Updated in January, 2024

"Veterans Law
and Claims Procedures for Maintaining VA Accreditation"

ONLINE VIDEO & Flash Drive | 3 Hours
Includes 2024 "How to Apply" Book w/ a Claim Support Flash Drive

The online link will be emailed to you immediately after purchase. The Flash Drive, Certificate of Completion, and 'How to Apply' Book will ship via mail.

Quantity:

* 1 course per user. Volume discounts available for additional course certificates. Please contact us to discuss.

Read more CLE Reviews from our customers

Course Reviews | Authority | Samples | State CLE | Annual Certificate

This new Continuing Legal Education Course (updated on January 18, 2024) is approved by several state bar associations and meets qualification requirements (through 2024) under 38 C.F.R. § 14.629. It will satisfy the mandated first year CLE requirements or any ongoing CLE on veterans law and procedures required every two years.

State MCLE Credits*

This course, along with qualifying nationwide to satisfy VA's CLE requirements, is also pre-approved for state CLE credits in Florida (3.5 credits), Georgia (3 credits), Illinois (3 credits), North Carolina (3 credits), Ohio (3 credits), and Washington (3 credits).

*Must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.




What You Get with this Course and what Makes this Course Better than other Courses

How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their SurvivorsThe most comprehensive textbook ever produced, How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors (2024 Edition), on how to apply for disability and pension benefits and how to win appeals.

ContentState Bar CLE Credits in pre-approved states and instructions on how to obtain credit in states that have not pre-approved our course

ContentAn online and flash drive video presentation that educates by providing useful instructions and strategies instead of just informing

ContentPDF versions of the detailed video slides for reviewing and understanding concepts

ContentUp-to-date details on the new PACT ACT of 2022, Nehmer claims, new presumptive diseases and service locations and dates for Agent Orange exposure

ContentUp-to-date details on all of the major changes in the rules to include textbook instruction on the rules for Pension with aid and attendance and the new process for unfavorable decisions and appeals under the Appeals Modernization Act

ContentStep-by-step instructions on filing successful claims and a unique method for winning more appeals to include all of the necessary forms and support evidence

ContentA pre-printed "Certificate of Completion" with detailed instructions for submission to simplify and safeguard your notifying the Office of General Counsel of your completed training

ContentFuture follow-up from our staff to remind you of submitting your yearly VA good standing certification and also notifying you of your next anniversary for CLE training

ContentA claim support flash drive. The contents are also available online and are updated on a regular basis. The drive contains: 200+ VA forms, checklists for application or appeal for all benefits; current rate tables for all benefits; over 1,000+ pages of the M 21-1 manual; pertinent excerpts from Title 38 CFR; instructions on charging fees; reference material on all veterans benefits; and 5 case studies.

ContentDetailed information on how to legally charge fees and opportunity for you to call or email with specific claims questions


Video Course Outline

  • Instructions - Submitting Course Completion to VA - 8 minutes
  • Module 1 - Representation before VA - 15:30 minutes
  • Module 2 - Disability Compensation and How to Apply - 60 minutes
  • Module 3 - DIC and How to Apply - 19:30 minutes
  • Module 4 - Understanding VA Pension, Survivor Pension and How to Apply - 47:30 minutes
  • Module 5 - The Modernized Review System - 39:30 minutes
Course to Maintain Accreditation with Veterans Affairs

VA Accreditation CLE

Self Study - Continuing Legal Education, VA Qualified & Bar Approved

Representation, Claims Procedures, Eligibility, Appeals, Compensation, DIC, and Pension $195.00* & FREE Shipping
Updated on January 20, 2023

"Representation, Claims Procedures, Eligibility, Appeals, Comp, DIC, and Pension"

ONLINE VIDEO & Flash Drive | 3 Hours
Includes 2024 "How to Apply" Book w/ a Claim Support Flash Drive

The online link will be emailed to you immediately after purchase. The Flash Drive, Certificate of Completion, and 'How to Apply' Book will ship via mail.

Quantity:

* 1 course per user. Volume discounts available for additional course certificates. Please contact us to discuss.

Read more CLE Reviews from our customers

Course Reviews | Authority | Samples | State CLE | Annual Certificate

This Continuing Legal Education Course (updated in January, 2023) is approved by numerous state bar associations and meets qualification requirements under 38 C.F.R. § 14.629. It will satisfy the mandated first year CLE requirements or any ongoing CLE on veterans law and procedures required every two years.

State MCLE Credits*

This course, along with qualifying nationwide to satisfy VA's CLE requirements, is also pre-approved for state CLE credits in Florida (4.5 credits), Georgia (3.5 credits), Illinois (3 credits), North Carolina (3.5 credits), Ohio (3 credits), and Washington (3 credits).

*Must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.




What You Get with this Course and what Makes this Course Better than other Courses

How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their SurvivorsThe most comprehensive textbook ever produced, How to Apply for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors (2024 Edition), on how to apply for disability and pension benefits and how to win appeals.

ContentState Bar CLE Credits in pre-approved states and instructions on how to obtain credit in states that have not pre-approved our course

ContentAn online and Flash Drive video presentation that educates by providing useful instructions and strategies instead of just informing

ContentPDF versions of the detailed video slides for reviewing and understanding concepts

ContentUp-to-date details on all of the major changes in the rules to include textbook instruction on the rules for Pension with aid and attendance and the new process for unfavorable decisions and appeals under the Appeals Modernization Act

ContentStep-by-step instructions on filing successful claims and a unique method for winning more appeals to include all of the necessary forms and support evidence

ContentA pre-printed "Certificate of Completion" with detailed instructions for submission to simplify and safeguard your notifying the Office of General Counsel of your completed training

ContentFuture follow-up from our staff to remind you of submitting your yearly VA good standing certification and also notifying you of your next anniversary for CLE training

ContentA claim support flash drive. The contents are also available online and are updated on a regular basis. The drive contains: 200+ VA forms, checklists for application or appeal for all benefits; current rate tables for all benefits; over 1,000+ pages of the M 21-1 manual; pertinent excerpts from Title 38 CFR; instructions on charging fees; reference material on all veterans benefits; and 5 case studies.

ContentDetailed information on how to legally charge fees and opportunity for you to call or email with specific claims questions


Video Course Outline

  • Module 1 - Instructions for Using this Course to Maintain Accreditation - 9 minutes
  • Module 2 - Authority for Representation before VA - 22 minutes
  • Module 3 - Understanding Disability Compensation and How to Apply - 74 minutes
  • Module 4 - Understanding DIC and How to Apply - 21 minutes
  • Module 5 - Understanding VA Pension, Survivor Pension, and How to Apply - 47 minutes
  • Module 6 - Understanding the Modernized Review System - 53 minutes

Compare Our 3 Hour CLE Courses with Other Courses



Cost of our training to include features below $195.00 Up to $695
New rules Pact Act, Nehmar, presumptives, aid and attendance (pension) and appeals YES MAYBE
3 hours self-study from a flash drive or self-study online YES MAYBE
An indispensable 498 page textbook YES NO
A content-rich claim support flash drive YES NO
Detailed information on how to legally charge fees YES NO
Turnkey process for renewal with the Department YES MAYBE
State bar CLE credits YES USUALLY
Opportunity to call or email with claims questions YES MAYBE
Useful education instead of just information YES NO
140 detailed PDF slides for reviewing concepts YES USUALLY
Unique filing method for winning claims and appeals YES NO