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Post by MikeDamon on Feb 14, 2017 15:09:22 GMT
PRESUMPTIONS RELATED TO THE REASONABLENESS OF FEES There are certain presumptions related to whether the amount of a contingent fee is reasonable. See 38 C.F.R. § 14.636(f). Fees which do not exceed 20 percent of any past‑due benefits awarded shall be presumed to be reasonable. Fees which exceed 33 1/3 percent of any past‑due benefits awarded shall be presumed to be unreasonable. These presumptions may be rebutted through an examination of the factors in 38 C.F.R. § 14.636(e) establishing that there is clear and convincing evidence that a fee which does not exceed 20 percent of any past‑due benefits awarded is not reasonable or that a fee which exceeds 33 1/3 percent is reasonable in a specific circumstance. vetadvocates.org/veterans-help/the-fees-which-may-be-charged-by-an-agent-or-attorney/
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