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littlewolf

(3,813 posts) Fri Oct 10, 2014, 08:18 PM Oct 2014

I have some questions about the VA.

I am a retired Vet. had a few things happened to me while I was in.
some of it documented in my med record, some not.
how long and how many hoops am I going to have to jump thru
to get a claim processed?

thanks

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I have some questions about the VA. (Original Post) littlewolf Oct 2014 OP

Quite a few, but most centers have a volunteer that will help fill out the Frustratedlady Oct 2014 #1

Get a service rep from one of the major veterans organizations pinboy3niner Oct 2014 #2

File a claim, get it started. You can fill papers yourself to start. n/t UTUSN Oct 2014 #3

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)

1. Quite a few, but most centers have a volunteer that will help fill out the

Reply to littlewolf (Original post)

Fri Oct 10, 2014, 08:21 PM

Oct 2014

forms. You need to have all your information gathered up, though.

Make sure everything is filled out or they will reject it, which will delay the process.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)

2. Get a service rep from one of the major veterans organizations

Reply to littlewolf (Original post)

Fri Oct 10, 2014, 08:57 PM

Oct 2014

They often have offices at VA hospitals. You can contact one of the groups to find one, but the best bet is to ask around among vets in your community first to find a good one.

A service rep knows the claims process, can answer your questions, and will handle all the submissions and correspondence for your case, relieving you of that burden.

Good luck!

UTUSN

(70,718 posts)

3. File a claim, get it started. You can fill papers yourself to start. n/t

Reply to littlewolf (Original post)

Fri Oct 10, 2014, 09:44 PM

Oct 2014

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