Changing Service Organization Representation

[Robert12]

I'm needing to change representation on my claims from American Legion to VFW. Anybody know what is involved and how to go about it? I'm waiting for a DRO SOC and expect to go into appeals. Would like to make the switch before I file the appeal.

Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

[cowgirl]

Contact nearest VFW and file new POA paperwork. VA FORM 21-22 Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative Was the VFW recommended by a freind or aquaintance? If so check back with them. Rather simple paper, just new relationship that I hope fits you best,cg

P.S> A thought, When you switch representation, you could ask for a copy of the file the American Legion has on you, could help from reinventing the wheel.

I'm needing to change representation on my claims from American Legion to VFW. Anybody know what is involved and how to go about it? I'm waiting for a DRO SOC and expect to go into appeals. Would like to make the switch before I file the appeal.

Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Edited November 8, 2007 by cowgirl

[Berta]

Make sure the VARO knows of the revocation as well as the AL.

[danang_1969]

I'm needing to change representation on my claims from American Legion to VFW. Anybody know what is involved and how to go about it? I'm waiting for a DRO SOC and expect to go into appeals. Would like to make the switch before I file the appeal.

Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Get the service organization of your choice to send you a representation form. When you sign it and send it back signed, it relieves all other organizations. It atates that on the form.

Danang_1969

[Philip Rogers]

Good luck! Most SO's state they won't accept you if you're changing Service orgs mid-stream.

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[Josephine]

I have been told that you can change reps or organizations, but it must be before you go into appeals. Never after your case is at the BVA.

good luck,

Josephine

[Judy]

I haven't been able to get in touch with my AL SO since my original meeting with him on October 19th. I have faxed him some documents and called his office numerous times. Today was the second time the girl answering the phone actually put me through to the SO's secretary. She told me my file is on his desk, fax inside, and she doesn't know if he has even looked at it or not.

I told her that if I am not able to communicate with him and he doesn't have time to read my file, return my calls or help me, then I would appreciate it if he would let me know so that I can get a representative who does have time.

I know they are incredibly busy but if they can't even look at your file, communicate with you and so on, the case is going nowhere... thats what I told her.

She said she would leave my phone numbers "in the middle of his desk" (thats what they said when I sent the fax two weeks ago) with a note that I was a little upset.

Do I change SO's NOW or wait and see?

Not too happy here so I understand your plight for sure.

Judy