Got Lawyer-if Needed

[Berta]

I just had conference call with my lawyer on some personal business matter I have- my other lawyer retired ----

Since I didnt know this new lawyer I did ask him-in my cover letter on the business matter-if he was at all interested in the new Veterans Rep bill-

Well they switched me to a different lawyer- who was really great on the business matter and he said he was a disabled vet himself and would be very interested in handling my claim---after the regs go through-I told him what evidence I had-and he seemed delighted.

I sure suggest that you all contact your private attorneys-

this guy is a contractual lawyer but we talked more about VA regs etc than we did about my matter which is just basic contract law.

You never know ---your personal lawyer might sure take your claim or know of another lawyer who will-and many lawyers are disabled vets too-----

He also was interested in my potential class action for NYS vets and widows-

and the amendment to 38 CFR (VCAA) I am asking my Congressman to sponsor.

Dont hesitate to ask any lawyer you know if they would be willing to rep you-

I was surprised because my other former lawyer knew nothing about the claims process- and I had to help him a lot with his claim.

[gdsnide]

I just had conference call with my lawyer on some personal business matter I have- my other lawyer retired ----

Since I didnt know this new lawyer I did ask him-in my cover letter on the business matter-if he was at all interested in the new Veterans Rep bill-

Well they switched me to a different lawyer- who was really great on the business matter and he said he was a disabled vet himself and would be very interested in handling my claim---after the regs go through-I told him what evidence I had-and he seemed delighted.

I sure suggest that you all contact your private attorneys-

this guy is a contractual lawyer but we talked more about VA regs etc than we did about my matter which is just basic contract law.

You never know ---your personal lawyer might sure take your claim or know of another lawyer who will-and many lawyers are disabled vets too-----

He also was interested in my potential class action for NYS vets and widows-

and the amendment to 38 CFR (VCAA) I am asking my Congressman to sponsor.

Dont hesitate to ask any lawyer you know if they would be willing to rep you-

I was surprised because my other former lawyer knew nothing about the claims process- and I had to help him a lot with his claim.

Berta, Found out from Clark this morning that he has retired. I was a bit worried about him as I thought he was sick or something. Found me a different (Lady) Lawyer out of Florida

GARY

[Berta]

Good Gary- I too have been wondering about Clark.

I wish I could get my hands on the test the VA is giving to lawyers to show they know VA case law etc-

I think that if every lawyer has to take it why not give it to all vet reps and SOs too- as a matter of fact- the new regs have been posted on the Federal Register site and they are open for public comment.

I like to comment on any new VA regs that I think are wrong-

I think I will make this suggest right now on their web site -

Anyone can make public comment there- and the comments are posted at the VA and also where lawyers can see them.

I email my comments but I also print them out and mail them formally too.

[Jazona]

Berta,

I'd like to see them take one step further and make all VA raters take the test. Be interesting to see how many of them could pass the test. I'll bet not many of them could.

jaz

[john999]

I would like to find a lawyer in Florida who could tell me if I have a shot at a CUE claim. I was denied and just wrote a NOD on this thing. Just from what I know it is probably a long shot. It would be nice to know before I start the long wait at the BVA to have the denial reviewed.

[Josephine]

[quote name='john999' date='May 16 2007, 11:49 AM' post='51763']

I would like to find a lawyer in Florida who could tell me if I have a shot at a CUE claim.  I was denied and just wrote a NOD on this thing. Just from what I know it is probably a long shot. It would be nice to know before I start the long wait at the BVA to have the denial reviewed.

[/quote]

John999,

I pasted this from the list of lawyers that Berta posted on line last week. Hope that this helps you.

Florida :

Lisa A. Lee

Lee Law Firm

830-13 A1A North, Suite 158

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL32082

phone: (904) 223-1974

fax: (904) 223-3208

email: lisaalee66@msn.com

web site: NOVA Member: YES

Admitted to CAVC: YES

Represents at all levels: YES

Other Information: Law Practice limited to representing Veterans and Dependents

Always,

Josephine

[Pete53]

Most don't think that a Lawyer will necessarily speed up a claim but there is a good chance that they can assist in winning a claim and that Lawyers are going to force the VA to clean up thsir act.

Oversite is a big weapon. Lawyers will constantly look for weak points in VA and attack them.

Good Luck on your claim