The VA Office of General Counsel maintains a list of all attorneys, claims agents, and Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives accredited by VA.
Before you sign: use the list to confirm and validate VA accreditation before signing any contract or appointing someone to represent you.
Filling it in: you may complete the form online or by hand; if completed by hand, print the information in ink, neatly and legibly.
Section 14.630: an individual acting as representative may not represent more than one claimant on a single claim unless an exception to that limitation has been granted.
Sending it: documents may be submitted by mail, in person at a VA regional office or electronically.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | VA Form 21-22a |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 94 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 16 min |
| Edition | JUL 2023 |
| Supersedes | VA Form 21-22a, FEB 2019 |
| Who signs | The veteran or claimant, and the representative |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | VA 21-22a, 21-22a, VA Form 21 22a, Form 21-22a, 21 22, Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative |
| Official source | VA Form 21-22a (Rev JUL 2023), Department of Veterans Affairs |
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