Contact the Attorney Fee Branch (AFB) to determine whether the representative filed
a fee petition, a statement of intent to petition, or a waiver.
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Call the AFB at 703-605-7900; send a fax to 703-605-7901; or send an e-mail message
to: ^DCARO OAO ATTY FEE BR
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Provide your name, specific component location, and telephone number.
Also provide the name of the claimant, the Social Security Number (SSN) and claim
number, the date of the award notice, the amount of past-due benefits withheld for
possible direct payment, your return address, and your (paperless) fax number.
Follow-up if the AFB has not replied within 14 days.