What are the best practices for VA Benefits?

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:00:10 -0400

Should these be best practices for Veteran Benefits? We promise to serve hallowed institutions and expect fair implied and explicit benefits should we get hurt? Is this too much to ask? Here are some thoughts:
1. We need to fix the VA to be an honest broker
2. Congress needs to stop treating wars like it's a credit card. The veterans are the debt they wipe clean.
3. Stop offsetting.
4. Maybe if the government pays what it is owed to the veterans, they would be more judicious about starting wars.
5. Many veterans are in dire need, let's help them.
6. Make them budget for the VA when we go to war.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Apr 11 at 2016 3:03 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:03:58 -0400

I would like to see a 99% staff turnover in the VA, Congress and the Senate

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2016 3:04 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:04:41 -0400

I concur with you. Along with that, we need to educate those who volunteer how to properly use the system. The VA needs to positively work on it image by producing results that will keep it out of the headlines for negative shit.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Aug 23 at 2017 2:49 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:49:38 -0400

I honestly don't remember writing this.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Aug 23 at 2017 5:33 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:33:02 -0400

"No" or "Denied" is not an acceptable response. Appeal! Appeal! Appeal!

Response by SPC Lyle Montgomery made Nov 10 at 2021 5:17 PM

SPC Lyle Montgomery — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:17:15 -0500

Get . a good Veteran Service Agent. Mine have always been good. Some arent as good as others. Be patient. It isn't usually very fast Be real proactive. Don't be afraid to be a pain in the ass. Check on your claim often. You are your best advocate. If necessary contact your congressmen and your senators, even if you didn't vote for them. They may be helpful, especially in an election year. The same applies To the VA hospital system. Sometimes they need a boot in the ass too.