H.R. 1139/S. 740, GUARD VA Benefits Act to reinstate penalties for individuals preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims without accreditation.
Issues related to VA disability claims and appeals, e.g., contract and VA examinations, PACT Act implementation, CAVC expansion, AMA implementation
Duration: September 16, 2015
to
present
General Issues: Veterans
Spending: about $816,500 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2015: House of Representatives, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), U.S. Senate, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), White House Office, General Services Administration (GSA), Social Security Administration (SSA)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301570143.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1139/S. 740, GUARD VA Benefits Act to reinstate penalties for individuals preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims without accreditation.
Issues related to VA disability claims and appeals, e.g., contract and VA examinations, PACT Act implementation, CAVC expansion, AMA implementation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17.
Original Filing: 301526366.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1139/S. 740, GUARD VA Benefits Act to reinstate penalties for individuals preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims without accreditation.
Issues related to VA disability claims and appeals, e.g., contract and VA examinations, PACT Act implementation, CAVC expansion, AMA implementation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2023.
Original Filing: 301501405.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1139/S. 740, GUARD VA Benefits Act to reinstate penalties for individuals preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims without accreditation.
Issues related to VA disability claims and appeals, e.g., contract and VA examinations, PACT Act implementation, CAVC expansion, AMA implementation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301490645.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1139/S. 740, GUARD VA Benefits Act to reinstate penalties for individuals preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims without accreditation.
Issues related to VA disability claims and appeals, e.g., contract and VA examinations, PACT Act implementation, CAVC expansion, AMA implementation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 21, 2023.
Original Filing: 301468260.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1139/S. 740, GUARD VA Benefits Act to reinstate penalties for individuals preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims without accreditation.
Issues related to VA disability claims and appeals
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301442690.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include H.R. 8736 and S. 5089
Caregiver issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2022
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q32022 on Jan. 25, 2023
Original Filing: 301444939.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include S. 2678 and H.R. 8736
VA mail and notification issues
VASRD updates
Caregiver issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301418000.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include S. 2678 and H.R. 8736
VA mail and notification issues
VASRD updates
Caregiver issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301384020.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include S. 2678
VA mail and notification issues
VASRD updates
Caregiver issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301370567.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include S. 2678
VA mail and notification issues
VASRD updates
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301337464.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include S. 2678
VA mail and notification issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301309703.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
VA medical examinations
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives, to include S. 2678
VA mail and notification issues
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301292002.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
48-hr. rule
VA medical examinations
Character of discharge regulations
Activities conducted by unaccredited representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301268313.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Toxic exposure
Access to VA electronic databases for representation for attorneys/agents and related accreditation issues
48-hr. rule
VA medical examinations
Character of discharge regulations
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301245142.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
S. 7952/S. 4511 and related legislation to reinstate penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes
Electronic access to relevant VA systems for attorneys/agents
Legislation to reinstate 48 hr review period; public-facing DBQs
Statement for the record for December 2020 HVAC DAMA hearing on toxic presumptions
Comments on proposed definition of aggravation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301224919.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
S. 7952/S. 4511 - bills to reinstate penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes
Electronic access to relevant VA systems for attorneys/agents
Legislation to reinstate 48 hr review period; public-facing DBQs
Character of discharge regulations
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301202958.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
S. 2407 bill to reinstate penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes
Electronic access to relevant VA systems for attorneys/agents
Legislation to reinstate 48 hr review period; public-facing DBQs
Character of discharge regulations
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301173828.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Blue Water Navy legislation implementation
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
S. 2407 bill to reinstate penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes
Electronic access to relevant VA systems
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2020.
Original Filing: 301129569.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Blue Water Navy legislation - HR 299
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
S. 2407 - to provide criminal penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes
Electronic access to relevant VA systems
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301079286.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Blue Water Navy legislation - HR 299
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
S. 2407 - to provide criminal penalties for individuals acting as agents or attorneys for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without being recognized by the Secretary for such purposes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 12, 2019.
Original Filing: 301045130.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Blue Water Navy legislation - HR 299
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301029210.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appeals modernization and improvement
Blue Water Navy legislation - HR 299
Problems with VA mail - incoming and outgoing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301017177.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 115-55, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act; ongoing discussions with VA, HVAC and SVAC on implementation of legislation, as well as Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) and BEAAM
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; access to VA databases; failure of VA to provide properly mailed notice and centralized outgoing mail
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2018.
Original Filing: 300985734.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 115-55, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act; ongoing discussions with VA, HVAC and SVAC on implementation of legislation, as well as Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) and BEAAM
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; failure of VA to provide properly mailed notice and centralized outgoing mail
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300973106.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 115-55, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act; ongoing discussions with VA, HVAC and SVAC on implementation of legislation, as well as Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) and BEAAM
H.R. 506, Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; failure of VA to provide properly mailed notice and centralized outgoing mail; Decision Ready Claims program
VA budget proposal
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300952221.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 115-55, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act; ongoing discussions with VA, HVAC and SVAC on implementation of legislation, as well as Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP)
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; failure of VA to provide properly mailed notice and centralized outgoing mail; Decision Ready Claims program
VA budget proposal
Comments on records schedule published by NARA
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300937417.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 115-55, Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act; ongoing discussions with VA, HVAC and SVAC on implementation
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; failure of VA to provide properly mailed notice and centralized outgoing mail; Decision Ready Claims program
VA budget proposal, to include total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU)
Comments on records schedule published by NARA; comments on musculoskeletal body system rating schedule
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300910896.xml
Lobbying Issues
Disability appeals reform proposed by VA, to include H.R. 2288 and S. 1024; ongoing discussions regarding implementation with HVAC and SVAC on implementation
Discussion of vacancies on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; need for Board of Veterans' Appeals chair
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; failure of VA to provide properly mailed notice
Request sent to GSA regarding proposed property for Veterans Courthouse
VA budget proposal, to include total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU)
Comments on records schedule published by NARA for Department of Navy records; comments on regulations proposed by VA on forms and genitourinary conditions; comments on character of discharge regulations and need for reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2017.
Original Filing: 300887158.xml
Lobbying Issues
Disability appeals reform proposed by VA, to include H.R. 2288 and S. 1024
Discussion of vacancies on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; VA communication with POA
VA budget proposal, to include total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU)
Comments on records schedule published by NARA for Department of the Army records; review Department of Navy records schedule
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 25, 2017.
Original Filing: 300879072.xml
Lobbying Issues
Disability appeals reform proposed by VA
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; VA communication with POA
Comments on records schedule published by NARA for Department of the Army records
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 9, 2017.
Original Filing: 300844378.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 1754/S 425/HR 6416 - Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims court expansion; survivor issues
S 2473 - Fully Developed Appeals
Draft appeals reform legislation proposed by VA; H.R. 5083; S. 3328
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS and SEP; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; attorney fee waivers and communication with attorney fee coordinators; VA communication with POA
Comments on regulations regarding (1) diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp LeJeune; (2) VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Skin Conditions; and (3) SSA revisions to rules regarding the evaluation of medical evidence.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300830058.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 1754/S 425 - Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims court expansion; survivor issues
S 2473 - Fully Developed Appeals
Draft appeals reform legislation proposed by VA; H.R. 5083; S. 3328
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS and SEP; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; attorney fee waivers and communication with attorney fee coordinators; VA communication with POA
Comments on disposition of veteran's records; VA standardized forms
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300812872.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 1754/S 425 - Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims court expansion; survivor issues
S 2473 - Fully Developed Appeals
Draft appeals reform legislation proposed by VA; H.R. 5083; Blumenthal discussion draft
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS and SEP; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; attorney fee waivers and communication with attorney fee coordinators; VA communication with POA
Comments on disposition of veteran's records
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300796960.xml
Lobbying Issues
S 1754/S 425 - Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims court expansion; survivor issues
S 2473 - Fully Developed Appeals
Draft appeals reform legislation proposed by VA
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS and SEP; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; attorney fee waivers and communication with attorney fee coordinators; VA communication with POA
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300778117.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 677 - treatment of medical evidence by non-VA medical professionals; pilot of fully developed appeals; deadline for certification of appeals; appeals modernization and reform
HR 675 - Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims court expansion
S 1754/S 425 - Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims court expansion; survivor issues
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS and SEP; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; attorney fee waivers and communication with attorney fee coordinators; VA communication with POA
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Nov. 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300767715.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 677 - treatment of medical evidence by non-VA medical professionals; pilot of fully developed appeals; deadline for certification of appeals; appeals modernization and reform
Electronic access to claims files by representatives via VBMS and SEP; accreditation standards for attorneys and agents; attorney fee waivers and communication with coordinators; VA communication with POA
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2015
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. filed a lobbying registration on Nov. 12, 2015 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Sept. 16, 2015.
Original Filing: 300767562.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Veterans issues primarily involving disability claims and appeals before the VA, Board of Veterans' Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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