ATTORNEY FEES.

SEC. 3648. [42 U.S.C. 7385g] ATTORNEY FEES. (a) General Rule.—Notwithstanding any contract, the representative of an individual may not receive, for services rendered in connection with the claim of an individual for payment of lump-sum compensation under subtitle B, more than that percentage specified in subsection (b) of a payment made under subtitle B on such claim. (b) Applicable Percentage Limitations.—The percentage referred to in subsection (a) is— (1) 2 percent for the filing of an initial claim for payment of lump-sum compensation; and (2) 10 percent with respect to objections to a recommended decision denying payment of lump-sum compensation. (c) Inapplicability to Other Services.—This section shall not apply with respect to services rendered that are not in connection with such a claim for payment of lump-sum compensation. (d) Penalty.—Any such representative who violates this section shall be fined not more than $5,000.