Posted on Jul 13, 2023
Does anyone have a legal resource to help resolve VA claims issues?
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You can easily find VA accredited appeals lawyers doing a quick internet search. However, my first question is if you are handling the claim yourself or if you have a VSO helping you? If not, you may want to speak to them first as they can assist with a review and will cost nothing.
If you go the attorney route, make absolutely sure you ONLY use an accredited* attorney. Only VA accredited attorneys can represent you to the VA. Non-accredited ones are just giving you paid advice.
Research the attorneys near you (again, use the search site to find them) using Lawyer review sites such as Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, lawyers.com, etc. just as you would likely do if you're looking for a new doc using healthgrades.com and other medical review sites.
Many of the accredited attorneys will review your claim for free, but keep in mind - caveat emptor. You need to absolutely have a clear understanding up front of fees, what they'll do to help with your claim, etc. BEFORE you sign anything.
Many veterans (not so much with accredited attorneys) have found out after the fact that the individual or organization did a few hours of work and then hit them with a five figure bill.
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* https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
If you go the attorney route, make absolutely sure you ONLY use an accredited* attorney. Only VA accredited attorneys can represent you to the VA. Non-accredited ones are just giving you paid advice.
Research the attorneys near you (again, use the search site to find them) using Lawyer review sites such as Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, lawyers.com, etc. just as you would likely do if you're looking for a new doc using healthgrades.com and other medical review sites.
Many of the accredited attorneys will review your claim for free, but keep in mind - caveat emptor. You need to absolutely have a clear understanding up front of fees, what they'll do to help with your claim, etc. BEFORE you sign anything.
Many veterans (not so much with accredited attorneys) have found out after the fact that the individual or organization did a few hours of work and then hit them with a five figure bill.
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* https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
CORONAL CUDWORTH?
Sure Wish I'd Had That Information Over 20 Years Ago.
They Wanted Me To Fill Our SO Much Paperwork With Proof Of Information,
I Just Tossed In The Towel And Surrendered. ~~
And The Hell Of It IS: ALL The Information, 100% Of It, EVERY Bit; Is Right In Their Local Computer Medical Files At The Local VA Medical Center & Their Hospital.
Because It Was THEY Who Damned Nearly Killed ME ~ Literally, NOT Figuratively.
Through Many Years & A Massive Series Of Misdiagnoses, And Therefore, Of Course
The WRONG Medication .... And I'M The Loser For THEIR Mistakes..
And One Of The Treatments ~~ Ready?~~ Was For An Illness I Did NOT Even HAVE.
.Thanks VA, Without Your Assistance I Might Have Even Been Healthy.
Sure Wish I'd Had That Information Over 20 Years Ago.
They Wanted Me To Fill Our SO Much Paperwork With Proof Of Information,
I Just Tossed In The Towel And Surrendered. ~~
And The Hell Of It IS: ALL The Information, 100% Of It, EVERY Bit; Is Right In Their Local Computer Medical Files At The Local VA Medical Center & Their Hospital.
Because It Was THEY Who Damned Nearly Killed ME ~ Literally, NOT Figuratively.
Through Many Years & A Massive Series Of Misdiagnoses, And Therefore, Of Course
The WRONG Medication .... And I'M The Loser For THEIR Mistakes..
And One Of The Treatments ~~ Ready?~~ Was For An Illness I Did NOT Even HAVE.
.Thanks VA, Without Your Assistance I Might Have Even Been Healthy.
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Give The DAV a Call: "Disabled America Veterans".....
If They Can't Help You With The LEGALLY Aspect.
Maybe They Can Make A Recommendation.......
~~~Contact DAV Headquarters~~~
http://www.dav.org/contact-us
Click here for DAV customer service, contact DAV Headquarters, and give to DAV donate by mail. Join, Volunteer and Donate to the DAV - [login to see] - (877) I AM A VET - Contact the Disabled American Veterans (DAV.org)
If They Can't Help You With The LEGALLY Aspect.
Maybe They Can Make A Recommendation.......
~~~Contact DAV Headquarters~~~
http://www.dav.org/contact-us
Click here for DAV customer service, contact DAV Headquarters, and give to DAV donate by mail. Join, Volunteer and Donate to the DAV - [login to see] - (877) I AM A VET - Contact the Disabled American Veterans (DAV.org)
Contact the DAV : (877) 426-2838 - (877) I AM A VET
Join, Volunteer and Donate to the Disabled American Veterans - (877) 426-2838 - (877) I AM A VET - Contact the Disabled American Veterans (DAV.org)
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Maj Alan Nolan
Howdy, I appreciate the response. DAV is my advocate and have told me that there is nothing they can do once the claim enters the "review process" which is nothing but a black hole as far as I can tell.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Exactly My Experiece As Well.
A Flash Of Light, ~ A Poof ~ ZOOM~~ And It's Disappeared Into The Atmosphere,
Never To Be Seen Or Heard From Again!
A Flash Of Light, ~ A Poof ~ ZOOM~~ And It's Disappeared Into The Atmosphere,
Never To Be Seen Or Heard From Again!
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