Va Wrongfully Claiming Debt Against Me. Need Help.

[m3jon]

I tried searching the forums, but had no luck finding any similar cases as mine. One of the reasons why is because I have no idea what to put in the search bar. I tried several different phrases, but came up with nothing. Anyway..

I wanted to see if anyone has been in a similar situation as I am, and what you did you fix the problem.

The VA initially messed up on the SSN when creating my file. This caused many problems for me such as, couldn't file for GI Bill, VA deleting my disability rating when correcting my SSN, and now they're claiming I own them money (not a small amount) which I don't. I wrote many people, all agreeing that this is a mistake on the VA's part. I even got a letter from the veteran's service center manager that the debt has been cancelled. Yet, I continue to receive threatenig letters that I owe the VA. So far I have contacted the debt management center, state representative, VARO representative, veterans service center manager, and American Legion representative. These people (with the exception of the debt managment center) all agree it's the VARO's fault and claim that they have taken care of the problem. The Debt management center continues to claim I owe them. It has been 4 months since the first letter and I have received two more of the same letters since.

Where can I go from here? Who can I contact to have this problem fixed? Ever since I ETSed, the VA has been shafting me left and right. I want to crawl back into my mommy's womb.

[Commander Bob]

Good Evening,...That's an excellent suggestion vaf. ... Thanks for being here. Good luck 3mjon. ... Bob 92-93

[Commander Bob]

[ m3jon "I wrote many people, all agreeing that this is a mistake on the VA's part. I even got a letter from the veteran's service center manager that the debt has been cancelled. Yet, I continue to receive threatening letters that I owe the VA. So far I have contacted the debt management center, state representative, VARO representative, veterans service center manager," ]

It's been 4 months and has caused many additional problems. It would be great if this was resolved this next week. Keep us posted m3jon , Good luck...B 92-93

[m3jon]

I'm going to go to the VARO first thing tomorrow morning. I'm going to see what they have to say and give them one more chance to make things right. This time, I'll make sure I keep track of everyone's name I talk to and get copies of everything. If the VARO fails to correct this problem, I'll go to the congressman. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks again to everyone.

[m3jon]

I didn't realize many more people replied to my post. Actually, I think everyone's idea is good. I'm going to try it all and let you guys know which is best. Sorry, the media is my very very last resort. I'm camara shy.

[m3jon]

Okay, I just got back from the VARO. For future reference, if you have a problem like me or any other complicated problem, don't go to the VARO front desk and ask for a VA rep. Those guys can't help you. I made that mistake today and wasted an hour. So, I spoke with a senior claims counselor, Mr. Mike Noles today. He is also an American Legion rep. He pulled my files and found that the debt was cleared on the VARO's side. They just didn't clear it out of the Debt Management Center's system. He called the Debt Management Center for me while I was sitting there. He couldn't clear the debt out of the debt management center's system, but he did have them post pone the next letter till march. He also made sure for me that the credit agency would not be notified. He typed up a statement for me that the debt be cleared out of the debt management center's system and took it up to his supervior. He said it'll take about a month because it's holiday season. We'll see. If you're in the ATL area, I guess Mr. Noles is the person you want to talk to. So far I'm pretty satisfied with the service he provided for me today.

Mr. Noles also wanted me to file a waver of debt to the management center. john999 and jbasser were right about that. What I thought was wrong. Sorry. I guess when you fill it out, you don't have to complete your financial info, but just fill in the part where it asks for reasons why. I'm also going to file that with the debt management center today.

So far it's looking like I don't have to jump the chain of command.. I'll post back here when things are finalized.

[Commander Bob]

Outstanding m3jon,...It sounds like you got that squared away...Your post here, will help other vets who find themselves in your situation. You're also right about the chain of command,.. however you did "waste an hour" this morning, until you went a little higher up the chain... To every thing there is a season..... Good luck, hope to hear from you soon. ...Happy Christmas