[Magnum44]

Hopefully you have a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) helping you. Navigating the VA system by yourself is frustrating and time consuming. A good advocate can get you set up, get your paperwork filed, and have you getting your exams in very short order. There is usually an advocate office co-located or very nearby the VA office.

[ducttape45]

The local VSO's, sad to say, are a sorry bunch. I won't say where I am, but there is no one in my area that is any good at their job. I know there are good ones out there, but I haven't met any.

I even had a law firm try and couldn't get anything done. I got the tinnitus rating on my own.

[KitJ]

Meet me here: https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4354518/posts?page=44#44

I haven’t worked with VFW or American Legion for claims stuff.

Lifetime member of VFW and DAV.