SB 658 Prohibiting certain persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits

About SB-658

The purpose of this bill relates to persons receiving compensation for assisting an individual to obtain veterans' benefits. The bill defines terms; prohibits compensation for services rendered in connection with claim filed within one year of active-duty releases; prohibits the guarantee of an outcome or specific veterans' benefits; requires a written agreement limiting compensation; requires written disclosure; prohibits use of international data centers for processing veterans' personal information; limits the use of veterans' personal information; requires background checks; identifies actions that constitute representation and compensation for representing a person seeking veterans' benefits; provides that a violation of this section is an unlawful practice and a violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act; and requires any such representation comply with federal law.