VA Claims Agent Exam Prep

Are you ready for the VA claims agent exam? Take the 10-question quiz

Quick answer: Answer 10 multiple-choice questions drawn from the exact rules the accreditation exam tests: 38 CFR basics, the 3 AMA review lanes, accreditation steps, the 20% fee rule, and effective dates. Your score out of 10 lands in one of three bands, 0-4 (keep studying), 5-7 (getting close), or 8-10 (exam-ready), and every answer includes the rule so you learn even from the ones you miss.

TL;DR

  • 10 free questions, instant score, no signup.
  • Scored 0-10: 0-4 keep studying, 5-7 getting close, 8-10 exam-ready.
  • Every answer shows the rule behind it, so wrong answers still teach.

Sources checked October 5, 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with VA. Not legal advice. Educational self-assessment only.

1. Which form does a claims agent applicant file to apply for VA accreditation?

2. Under 38 CFR 14.629(b)(6), what must OGC determine before a claims agent applicant may take the exam?

3. What score does an applicant need to pass OGC's written accreditation exam?

4. The Appeals Modernization Act gives claimants how many review options after an initial decision?

5. Under 38 CFR 14.636(f), what fee amount is presumed reasonable?

6. Under 38 U.S.C. 5904(c)(1) and 38 CFR 14.636(c), when may a claims agent generally begin charging fees?

7. For VA to pay an agent's fee directly from past-due benefits, what must be true?

8. Under 38 CFR 3.400, the general rule for a claim's effective date is:

9. Which form appoints an individual claims agent as a claimant's representative?

10. VA's duty to assist claimants is required by which statute?

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This is a study self-check, not the official OGC exam and not a prediction of your real score. Wrong answers are marked in red with the rule explained underneath, so review every one.

What your score means

Frequently asked questions

How does the exam readiness quiz score my knowledge?

You answer 10 multiple-choice questions covering 38 CFR basics, AMA review lanes, accreditation steps, fee rules, and effective dates. Each correct answer is 1 point for a score out of 10, and every question shows an explanation with the underlying rule when you submit.

What score means I am ready for the real exam?

This is a self-assessment, not a prediction. A score of 8-10 suggests your fundamentals are solid, 5-7 means you are close but have clear gaps to close, and 0-4 means the fundamentals need more study time before you schedule.

Is this quiz the same as the real OGC accreditation exam?

No. This is a free study self-check, not the official VA Office of General Counsel accreditation exam. It covers the same core topics, but the real exam is longer and determines whether you become accredited.

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