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Now THERES the larry I know! Perfect! 10/10 *golf clap*

Geez larry, you can do better than THAT! The only way to recover from that weak post is to accuse me of lying about the whole situation. Start by saying I am not a veteran, or that I was in the Coast Guard reserve or something. But, I will throw you a bone, because I am a caring kinda person. Say larry, have you ever advocated a veteran sue the VFW for botching a claim? Surely YES, and you will post a link to that very topic. Yup. I can feel it being typed RIGHT now. No doubt. Any second now. Maybe Ill get some popcorn.

Hmm, I dunno james. When you say there is no conspiracy you would get more cred on this forum if you THEN add "you will NEVER see the VA say a male veteran has a menstrual disorder. it simply cant happen, so dont say it every did or ever will. only a drama queen would do that". Half stepping is no way to do it. Work with me here guys!

See now this is MUCH better. I would have preferred it if you called me a dirty jaywalker or a filthy litterer, because solicitation littering and jaywalking are all in about the same category, 4th degree misdemeanor or something. But the feigned indignity? Dude...SPOT on! Kudos! I cant bring myself to list the veterans that I have helped. Some in astonishingly small amounts of time, so I want you all to redouble your efforts to portray me as an incompetent boob that has screwed up more claims than...well...the VA. Keep trying guys! Also, whatever you do, DONT make ANY mention to the fact that I did get a 95% score on my NVLSP test, or that the NVLSP are the actual people that the VA uses to train its NSO's. Consistency is the key here, and you guys are doing a bang-up job so far. One side note, no..wait. Ok Ill drop a hint. A guy used a hidden camera to record, and was harassed by a federal agency, he then sued that agency for harassment and won the case! Another hint, the case had to word "lobby" in it. But, dont focus too much on facts or reality. Well, no need to tell you people that. Ok, whos next?

Thats good texas, but you need to paint me a bit more as a bad guy. Maybe an offhand comment that I am a pedophile or something, be creative. But good work on propping up the VA "warning", but you could have gone a bit more. You should have said "you dont have the right to talk to other veterans, even if they want help and your advice is valid and DOES help them" Then perhaps wrap it all up by saying that its people like me that cause such high rates of error in the VA rating system. PS bravo please get your homosexual rage under control k thnx bye

You three are doing a good job so far, but I think you should go the extra mile. I suggest you begin by asserting it was me that that walked into the VARO with a pistol and shoved 3 VA employees up against the wall. Say I got mad because I didn't get my free cup of coffee, or something suitably silly. You can do better, I have faith in you! And wheres my popcorn?

Wheres my popcorn? And bravo6, have you stopped beating you wife yet?

Nothing better to do, eh bravo6? Good to know we can count on veterans to knife each other in the back at any given opportunity. Did you bring enough popcorn for everyone?

"BTW, just a little question: Are you being treated at the VA for your psychiatric problems? They have pretty good programs already in place. Group Therapy and the like, where you can bring your problems out into the open and discuss them with others." Do I sound like someone that works well in groups!? But seriously, I attended an in-patient PTSD program back in 2002. Within 15 minutes I was able to identify a good number of VA informants posing as "patients" and since I tend to be vocal about such things, I was kicked out in short order. Oh, and if anyone thinks the VA does not use informants, please refer to 38 C.F.R. § 1.496. Remember kiddies, things are much, MUCH worse than you think they are. " If you read the first post in this topic you will notice that he said that 3 federal security guards showed up. Not VA police, but FEDERAL security." So, six of one of half a dozen of the other? Did you happen to see the part about the TWO Level 8 VA supervisors? And said supervisors barking orders TO the guards "put him against the wall, search him for weapons, take his bag and search it too". And lets also remember I already passed through the U.S. Marshals screening on the way in. This was intimidation, pure and simple. An attempt to elicit a violent response from me. And it failed...miserably. And now the VA will pay the price for their lack of vision. "The above having been said, in my own humble opinion, your problem stems from a continued confrontational attitude with the VA" I warn every veteran, officially, that holding our own to an impossibly high standard while paying little to no attention to the massive incredible and spectacular travesties that the VA perpetrates on us...will the ruin of us all. Once you start dancing to the VAs tune, you have no hope. Under the Constitution, I have the right to FREE SPEECH, and the right to FREE ASSOCIATION. These are not negotiable, least of all with the VA. Thanks for all the support all, I will be on Startdust Radio tomorrow at noon EST. Updates to follow!

Well, last time I gave advice to a fellow veteran I was arrested, but here we go anyway. First, do you know the actual and exact diagnostic codes for the disorders you have, and second have you found the actual rating scale for these disorders in 38 CFR? I would begin there, to be honest. *ducks and runs before the VA sends the police* Good luck!

***UPDATE*** Story hits Veterans Today http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/08/19/gulf-war-hero-arrested-by-va-cops-for-helping-felllow-veteran-now-is-harassed/ To clarify for those that may not be aware, I was able to embarrass the Roanoke VARO back in April of this year. The story is here: http://www.foxnews.c...trual-disorder/ and my name is Glenn McBride, the same person in the story. Now, the root of the problem here is the VA does not wish for me to speak to anyone while I am in the waiting area, or lobby, of the VARO. This is the area where veterans sit before their VFW or DAV service officer becomes available. I tend to pass out my business cards and assist any and all veterans I meet in the waiting area of the VARO. As we all know, the VA C&P process can be difficult, and I attempt to help those that are having problems. I do not ask to become the POA. I would like to state, in very clear terms, that I have suspected the VA has been sending informants into the lobby to actively converse with me, ask for advice from me, then the details of that conversation are passed on to VA employees. Due to this, I purchased a hidden camera. This hidden camera is the size of a pen, and records color video @ 640x480 with full audio. I have more than a few conversations recorded that will be used in my upcoming lawsuit. If anyone has FTP space available, I can upload these videos. So, I would like to pose some simple questions for the group. Should veterans be allowed to speak to each other about their claims while on VA property? Do we have freedom of speech and the right to free association, as protected by the Constitution? Second, on the matter of "solicitation" I would like to make it perfectly and very clear that I do not charge any fee for any service provided. It says right on the back of my cards, all services are free. The VA has been pressuring me to become "accredited" by the VA Office of General Counsel. I have applied for this accreditation, but it could take months for the application to process. When I became certified by the National Veterans Legal Service Program, the VA accepted that as my credentials, and I have a veteran that has already agreed to testify to that fact. Then, some time later, the VA refused my NVLSP certification. At the time or arrest, I was escorted out of the building and I await formal charges, if any. My lawyer is preparing counter-charges against the VA. I will keep you all informed.

Obama kept his promise, so I will vote for him next time. Now all disabled veterans need to stand ready to help the Iraq war vets have access to their earned benefits. I fully expect the military to do a mass reduction-in-force that will leave quite a few veterans in need. Now, lets get the troops out of Afghanistan and home to their families!

Well, since my story hit Fox News this spring, the VA is looking at a clear case of retaliation. I agree there is a high degree of probability the "charges" (solicitation is like what, a 4th degree misdemeanor right down there with jay walking) will be dropped. That said, I VERY much want this case to go before a jury. Anyone want to imagine the VA trying to explain to 12 people WHY they are trying to trample a disabled veteran that is doing his best to help his fellow veterans, AND doing it for free? The VA can function in its own little bubble, but the VA is terrified of being out in the spotlight. Public opinion of the VA is already very low, probably the same as the IRS, so at this point the only thing the VA did was over-extend themselves. It was a big, BIG mistake, and they will pay for it. My lawyer said he will review the counter-charges with me tomorrow, and if we are in agreement, he will file them. I will keep you all informed.

The "charge" was solicitation. Yet it says on the back of my cards " never a fee for any services" and the person in question began to ask ME for advice.

I friend and I went into the Roanoke VARO yesterday to request a DRO hearing on his claim. In the lobby was one, and only one, person. As soon as my friend and I sat in the lobby, this person sat next to us and began talking about the problems he was having with the VA. He asked for my advice on what to do. I told him the first thing he should do is request a copy of his C&P file. He asked how he could do that, I told him to fill out the standard 4138 and submit it to the clerk. He did so, and within minutes three armed federal protective service guards showed up with two level 8 VA managers. The captain of the detail kept his hand on his service pistol the whole time. The "charge" was solicitation. As soon as my lawyers file the charges against the guilty parties, I will release the hidden camera footage to the media. Should be interesting.