I was awaiting my decision for disability compensation and I walked into the regional office and they told me that I was in the pending decision approval phase and I had a congressional flash on my file. This was due to me talking to a member of congress from my district in my city. I asked the va counselor what I should do and if I should keep congress on the case. He said no and not to do anything anymore because I was in the last phase of the whole claims process. Two weeks later I was awarded. So if you are anywhere in your process I would recommend that you talk to your congressman and not only once. Talk to them and stay on them at least once every three weeks.