SGT Private RallyPoint Member 66589 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I sat through my ACAP workshop this week and received the briefing for VA benefits. While the process for getting benefits have came a long way in recent years, it feels like the process is set up as a deterrent. I thought the paperwork required during my active duty time was bad, but the requirements for the VA can drive someone crazy to the point of not even applying. The 6 month to a year wait for approval is horrible. Has anyone had a positive experience with benefit application process with VA? 2014-02-28T11:30:36-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 66589

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I sat through my ACAP workshop this week and received the briefing for VA benefits. While the process for getting benefits have came a long way in recent years, it feels like the process is set up as a deterrent. I thought the paperwork required during my active duty time was bad, but the requirements for the VA can drive someone crazy to the point of not even applying. The 6 month to a year wait for approval is horrible. Has anyone had a positive experience with benefit application process with VA?

2014-02-28T11:30:36-05:00 2014-02-28T11:30:36-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 66650

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No SGT I have heard that from a lot of my soldiers though. Lean forward it is just one more obstacle to complete. <div><br></div><div>Thanks for your service.</div><div><br></div><div>Respectfully </div><div><br></div><div>1SG Haro</div>

2014-02-28T13:38:01-05:00 2014-02-28T13:38:01-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 109187

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't believe that they are set up as a deterrent.  However, as with many other things in Government, they often appear more cumbersome than they have to be.  I believe most folks who work at the VA are are honest people honestly trying to help Veterans.  You may find it helpful to seek the assistance of a Veterans Service Organizations (e.g. American Legion, American<br /> Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and <br />Vietnam Veterans of America).  Each has Veterans Service Officers <br />with the sole purpose of assisting Veterans in filing claims for Service<br /> Connected Disabilities. They provide these services free of charge <br />regardless of whether or not you are a member of their organization.

2014-04-23T15:43:47-04:00 2014-04-23T15:43:47-04:00 SSG Calvin Grant 1116607

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes

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