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Legal Representation for VA Riese and ECT Hearings

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The contract seeks a provider to deliver legal counsel and representation to veterans navigating Riese and Expedited Claims Transfer hearings within the VA Northern California Health Care System. Services required include comprehensive case preparation, direct client consultation, and active advocacy during hearings to ensure veterans’ rights and claims are properly advanced. The work demands a thorough understanding of VA benefits law, mental health adjudications, and procedural norms specific to these hearing types, with a focus on protecting vulnerable veteran populations through skilled legal intervention. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541110, which classifies legal services, and is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026. While details such as place of performance and point of contact are unspecified, the services are expected to be delivered in alignment with VA Northern California Health Care System protocols, likely requiring on-site presence or virtual access to hearing venues in the region. There is no set-aside designation specified, indicating the contract is open to eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or demographic classification.

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Provide legal counsel and representation to veterans in VA hearings, focusing on benefits law and advocacy.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)View Agency

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541110 - Offices of LawyersView NAICS

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CA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)
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Provide legal counsel and representation for veterans in Riese and Expedited Claims Transfer (ECT) hearings at the VA Northern California Health Care System, including case preparation, client consultation, and hearing advocacy.

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