As stated on [INSERT DATE] when the Representation Packet and Attorney Fee Agreement were sent to you for your signature, the attorney fee is applied to the granted retro for all Supplemental claims. When a Supplemental claim, Higher-Level Review, or appeals to the Board are filed, the VA will withhold a one-time 20% fee from the veteran's granted retro amount.

On [INSERT DATE] you signed the Attorney Fee Agreement. This agreement was then sent to the VA with your Representation Packet and Intent to File. This amount is automatically withheld by the VA from your granted retro amount.