Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to prevent the compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except remove prohibition for advising or assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter; remove prohibition on receiving compensation for services rendered before a notice of disagreement is filed; limit fee amount for advising, assisting, or consulting on a veterans' benefits matter and require a written fee agreement; prohibit persons seeking compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting on a veterans' benefits matter from utilizing international call or data centers, directly or aggressively soliciting business, gaining access to personal medical, financial, or benefits log-in or password information, and utilizing a doctor with whom they have a business or employment relationship for secondary medical exams; and remove disclosure requirement for advertisements.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except provide that attorneys and law firms seeking to receive compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting any individual with any veterans' benefits matter shall be governed by federal regulation.