Opinions please. Hire a lawyer or use vetrep for appeals process??
My husband received a 0% rating. This is his second time filing. Technically he filed a new case though, because it took 10 years to get a diagnosis and we filed once we had a solid diagnosis the...
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1-The process is the process with or with out a lawyer.I personally do not see a lawyer expediting this appeal.The 90% figure is completely with out merit.I would not use a layer during the appeals...
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I vote to get a lawyer. Sounds like your vso is a great guy but obviously telling you wrong about percentages and likelihood of getting your claim. A lawyer cannot expedite your claim but they can do...
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To better assist you, why did they deny it, specifically.At the appeals level there is no difference in the success rate of VSO's and a lawyer. You can look this up on the BVA's website. The major...
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At least get an experienced vso not the rookie you were working with. You can become your own best advocate but it takes time to research where a lawyer or GOOD vet rep has the knowledge already. I...
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34roadster, what do you base your opinion that a lawyer would be more successful than a VSO? Cav1Sgt just provided statistics that indicate that the success rate for either is the same.
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Hi all thanks so much for the help. Cav, the paperwork for the denial states he was denied compensation because the main claim was for his shoulders constantly dislocating after his service in the...
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BVA Dispositions by Representation FY 2012 REPRESENTATION ALLOWED REMANDED DENIED OTHER TOTAL No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent American Legion 2,354 27.9% 3,986 47.2% 1,830...
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So you have a copy of his entrance physical(s) and there is no mention of any shoulder problems? There are entries of this happening in his service medical records? Your current physician can not...
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Sorry I keep calling our guy we used to file the original claim a vetrep.. he actually is a VSO. That's great miltstar! Thanks!! I am sending to my husband now.
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I used a lawyer because the DAV screwed up my claim by not forwarding paperwork in a timely manner and were diffucult to even contact and I had a complex claim. Also even though you state the win...
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Vol, Yes we have the entrance physical copy and there is zero mention of shoulder pain as well as hearing issues. The first documented shoulder problem was while training in 29 palms to go to Iraq. He...
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34, did you have a good outcome with your lawyer?? Did you get what you were hoping for? Was the experience worth it to you and also how did you find your lawyer? Just an iternet search or does...
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Then make sure your VSO has that info, highlited, with sparkles. If he had a clean bill of health going in and screwed up his shoulder/hearing in service, then somebody messed up. Be proactive. Stay...
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Thanks so much VOL. Your advice is much appreciated! We will be sure to highlight as well next time around. We did use sticky notes to point out some clear points but did not know we should/could...
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I never sent originals but the first highliting I saw was done by my DAV VSO him self. i only went through the claims process twice. I highlited stuff on my second round through the process. My VSO...
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The problem I had was the vso office(which was in the same building as the RO) didn't get forwarded to the regional office for weeks & months. So I missed out on a DRO looking at the highlighted...
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I just did an internet search. I was hesitant as they are in New Jersey and I am in California but the video conferencing setup worked great and the lawyers staff is on the ball. I am confident in the...
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This is just my opinion....But a lawyer is a waste of time; energy and your own money. They will get a % of whatever is awarded to your husband if he is even awarded anything. Just to clarify your...
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We are getting a little off topic but here is Cruiser's opinion on using attorney's for a VA case."With regard to this thread...
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Thanks SO much brovet! You may have just sealed the deal in all this. I honestly didn't even think about any of that.. as far as being dragged out and what not. I really appreciate you sticking to the...
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