Any thoughts on improving the "quality of life" for our disabled Veterans as they wait for compensation from the VA?

SPC Michael Hunt — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 23:10:01 -0400

Many of our Disabled Veterans are awaiting compensation as the VA is backed up with claims. Some are even homeless during this period. How can we as brothers in arms help them improve their quality of life during this transition?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2014 9:35 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:35:17 -0400

I think we should give them jobs working for VA so that they can get the backlog unjammed. Most of the vets I know who are getting screwed by the VA have had to learn the VA's processes...seen what the problem is with the VA...and they know how to fix it. Ergo, hire them, and they can get the process fixed for themselves and by default fix it for all the other vets who are having the same problem.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2014 1:41 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:41:01 -0400

I think it starts with the individial vets Yellow Ribbon community as well as their local county vet service officer. They are the subject matter experts with VA procedures. Also, the CVSO usually knows the actual "Who's Who" at the local VA and can help skip some "red tape."