((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 part B, more than that percentage specified in subsection (b) of a payment made under part 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.