Does anyone know if my VA local rep or my Regional Admin requires a Power of Attorney to work on my Disability Compensation claim?

SGT Rick Ash — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:30:20 -0400

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 21 at 2016 11:35 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:35:54 -0400

When I filed my own VA claim I had to sign a POA. My county's "Department of Veteran Services" assisted me.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2016 12:59 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:59:29 -0400

No, they do not. hey may require you to sign a release for your military of medical records, but signing for you is not normal. What was the reasoning they gave you?

Response by CPL Robert Ray made Jul 21 at 2016 7:29 PM

CPL Robert Ray — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:29:48 -0400

They don't need one to help you but they may ask for you to sign one so they can access your records to be of more help than they are without. And the POA should be the standard form from the VA which you can terminate at any time.

Response by LCpl Todd Houston made Jul 21 at 2016 10:52 PM

LCpl Todd Houston — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:52:56 -0400

NO, a power of attorney is not required. However, you must sign off stating that you are having them work on your claim. This is basically due to the HIPPA laws governing personal medical records. You need to give permission anytime you want someone new to have access to your records, weather you broke your finger and went to the ER, or filing a claim for VA benefits.