Any recently separated Vets have success with a VA Claim? Can you recommend a good VSO or someone to assist filing?

My personal recommendation is to make contact with a DAV National Service Officer (NSO) in your area... Here is some contact information in the DAV Chapter in Pittsburgh:
Greater Pittsburgh Chapter #8, Oakland VAMC University Dr., Rm DE 123
Tel: [login to see] . The DAV Department of Pennsylvania contact info is as follows:
DAV Department of Pennsylvania
4219 Trindle Rd.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Ph: [login to see]
Fax: [login to see]
Make sure that you ask to speak with an NSO as they work hand in hand with the VA on Claims for Veterans... I worked with an excellent NSO in Massachusetts. My NSO was intimately knowledgeable on Veteran's Claims processing and handled my claim very well. Good luck Brother...

Best way is to file during your transition / outprocessing. There should be access to a VSO at that time, while your are still in. Ideally, right after you do your exit medical and have all your records. If not, then try your local VFW, American Legion, or County Veterans Services!

1. Before you do anything, make sure your records are complete and you have then in hand. 2. Make sure that what you are claiming is annotated/listed in your records. 3, Tho VSO differ greatly in all organizations, the DAV has a pretty good track record, followed by the AL.