https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-the-application-processes-for-va-benefits-set-up-as-a-deterrent <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? Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:30:36 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-the-application-processes-for-va-benefits-set-up-as-a-deterrent <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? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:30:36 -0500 2014-02-28T11:30:36-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-the-application-processes-for-va-benefits-set-up-as-a-deterrent?n=66650&urlhash=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> 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:38:01 -0500 2014-02-28T13:38:01-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-the-application-processes-for-va-benefits-set-up-as-a-deterrent?n=109187&urlhash=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. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:43:47 -0400 2014-04-23T15:43:47-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/are-the-application-processes-for-va-benefits-set-up-as-a-deterrent?n=1116607&urlhash=1116607 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes SSG Calvin Grant Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:36:19 -0500 2015-11-18T11:36:19-05:00 2014-02-28T11:30:36-05:00