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[windy city]

Yesterday I had a meeting with a DRO for one of my claims pending about 1/2 before the meeting one of the people in charge of the DAV office called me into his office telling me that it was not in my best interest for this metting to take place because it was going to affect my rating and this rater can look into my file I informed him that I requested the meeting because his people told me that this was the next step to take but he continued to say that I requested the meeting so we went back and foward until the point that this a###### made me mad that I decided to not have the meeting after all. Today I realized I made a mistake and should have gone foward with the meeting and not let this indivdual talk me out of it, In my heart I felt that this guy was working for the best interest of the VA and not me. I need advice on this one I am thinking in chaging organizations and try to request another hearing because I know that I cen get this claim s/c. before I left is office he told me that to not put anymore claims in because they can look into my chart so what am I suppossed to do not file secondary claims because of fear of the VA looking into my chart or trying to reduce my rating.

[Pete53]

The Service Organizations are part of the problem.

[CSM-H]

Copied the below from one of the other guys. It's the Highest levels that are the worst.....I think you may want to check your numbers, here in Wasgington DC, the Post (no not my favorite paper) posted a report card on service organizations; there were 25 different ones. The DAV along with many other received a "D" because they are NOT funneling money to the Veteran in a very good way...hey I didn't say it, just what I read. But I will tell you as a former DAV NSO a lot of your money goes to lunch and dinner for the National Service Directors and Officiers on 7th Street, right across the street.

See if you can get into the DAV HOST room during Winter Conference, where all the free booze is and watch the dinner tables in the Hotel....all on the DAV credit card, your money at work.....Time for some accountability. CSM-H

"DAV- this is a wonderful org at their highest levels- and they do alot of great things for veterans-I have been a DAV supporter for over 20 years.I get those DAVcertificates that say I am among the largest supporters in the state.You can tell them exactky where you want your donation to go- and it gets there-I know- I checked."

[Berta]

The quote was from me-

I feel their legislative department in DC and the way they spend contributions is excellent-but I only know of a few ways they use this money-

then again I sued my former DAV NSO.

I feel like all vet orgs out there- they have the good side and the bad side.

And I also feel that any vet or widow who gets lousy claims advise should report this to someone higher than their rep-

My POA was recently illegally revoked and the VA GC in DC confirmed that Monday-the attorney handling this is also the same one who wrote the new Rep regs as to re-certification requirements.

I feel -if we get lousy representation and sit by idly and just change reps and dont take a stand-with a formal complaint-either to the org's Commander, or Director or to the General Counsel of the VA - we are setting up these new veterans-men and women disabled from the war -and their survivors -to get the same treatment from these reps.

That is unacceptable to me.

Edited January 9, 2008 by Berta

[danang_1969]

The quote was from me-

I feel their legislative department in DC and the way they spend contributions is excellent-but I only know of a few ways they use this money-

then again I sued my former DAV NSO.

I feel like all vet orgs out there- they have the good side and the bad side.

And I also feel that any vet or widow who gets lousy claims advise should report this to someone higher than their rep-

My POA was recently illegally revoked and the VA GC in DC confirmed that Monday-the attorney handling this is also the same one who wrote the new Rep regs as to re-certification requirements.

I feel -if we get lousy representation and sit by idly and just change reps and dont take a stand-with a formal complaint-either to the org's Commander, or Director or to the General Counsel of the VA - we are setting up these new veterans-men and women disabled from the war -and their survivors -to get the same treatment from these reps.

That is unacceptable to me.

I wrote an email to the National headquarters expressing just exactly what many of you just said. I even got a little tacky in the email, and probably shouldn't have, when I said I would be as well off , if a one-eye monkey was representing me. Have not gotten a response yet. Been a few days, they may respond later, we will see.

Danang_1969

[CSM-H]

Berta, Could you PM me? I would like to discuss at your conveinence some of the particulars of how you went about suing the DAV...I am sure I have a case also. thanks, CSM-H

The quote was from me-

I feel their legislative department in DC and the way they spend contributions is excellent-but I only know of a few ways they use this money-

then again I sued my former DAV NSO.

I feel like all vet orgs out there- they have the good side and the bad side.

And I also feel that any vet or widow who gets lousy claims advise should report this to someone higher than their rep-

My POA was recently illegally revoked and the VA GC in DC confirmed that Monday-the attorney handling this is also the same one who wrote the new Rep regs as to re-certification requirements.

I feel -if we get lousy representation and sit by idly and just change reps and dont take a stand-with a formal complaint-either to the org's Commander, or Director or to the General Counsel of the VA - we are setting up these new veterans-men and women disabled from the war -and their survivors -to get the same treatment from these reps.

That is unacceptable to me.

[spike]

Windy,

I am not telling you to be on my soapbox, however, a good example. I am at the Chapter Service Officer level. Here is one thing that I am doing for 2 veterans, I've called and am currently organizing Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's office Veterans Direct Aid, Federal Senator Charles Schumer's office Direct Aid, N.Y.S. Senator Maizarz to attend a meeting in the very near future locally, in which I have "circled" the wagons, and I am inviting the United Auto Workers (UAW) who support Veterans, Disabled American Veterans #120, Vietnam Veterans Association #77 (person is on the National Board), Veterans of Modern Warfare #7 Post, Iraq War Veterans NYS Advocate, Marine Corps League #230,going to be there to attend the current issue regarding the DD-214 issue that he has and how it affects his care at the VA level, I might invite the local Airforce Base and the Marine Corps Reserve Base Sgt Major as well. One voice is quiet, but a unified voice must be heard. I am only a Chapter Service Officer. But I also contribute to the publication what every Veteran Should Know. If these people do not attend, I *MAY* release a press release in the publication newsletter, and will bring up the issues to the Department Level. Now there is a difference between myself and who you are dealing with at your NSO. By the way, what VARO or location are you dealing with or DAV NSO Location. I have a directory, it would be ideal if you were in my area.

Berta,

Are you interested in attending this meeting upcoming with the Senators and Congresswoman?