Nevada Revised Statutes 417.135 – Disclosure of information by provider of services to obtain veterans’ benefits in exchange for compensation; exception
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, any person who provides services to obtain veterans’ benefits in exchange for compensation shall provide written disclosure in the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 2 and obtain the signature from a client or prospective client before entering into an agreement for such services.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 417.135
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- veteran: means a resident of this State who:
2. The Department shall prescribe the form for such written disclosure. The form must include, without limitation:
(a) A signature line;
(b) An attestation that the client has read and understands the written disclosure;
(c) The contact information for the Department; and
(d) A statement that services for veterans’ benefits are offered at no cost by service organizations that are federally chartered and veterans service officers.
3. The requirements of this section do not apply to an attorney or agent who is accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with filing claims for benefits and related matters.
4. As used in this section, ‘services to obtain veterans’ benefits’ means services that a veteran or an agent of a veteran uses to obtain federal, state or other benefits or entitlements for veterans.