Controversy concerning Representation on VA Disability Claims

I'll preface this post by stating that, in my opinion, social security disability and SSI disability claimants should have representation. If an initial claim is denied, the odds are favorable that a claimant will have to appear at a hearing. And having a representative (it doesn't have to be an attorney, it can be a non-attorney)will improve the odds of winning. To me, that's not even an