Great News From Mike Harris

[Berta]

Hello Everyone,

I am sending this to those of you who know me and what I do for veterans.

A few weeks ago I took the test and applied to become a legal "Veterans Service Officer" (VSO) with the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 799 here in Coos Bay.

I received an official letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs General Counsel yesterday stating the following:

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Dear Mr. Harris,

It is a pleasure to welcome you as an accredited representative of the

above named organization for the preparation, presentation and prosecution

of claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the laws

relating to veteran's benefits.

Your recognition is an honor which carries certain responsibilities. As

an accredited representative, you may inspect the claims folder of any

claimant from whom your organization has a proper power of attorney, but

you must observe the limitations imposed by the VA regulations in disclosing

information to the claimant and others. With respect to these veterans'

records, you occupy a very confidential postion, and we rely on your integrity.

Other privileges and responsibilities that you acquire through recognition

are mentioned in the VA regulations governing representation of claimants, in

title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, §§ 14.626 through 14.635.

Congratulations and every good wish to you.

Sincerely yours,

Signed

David R. McLenachen

Deputy Assistant General Counsel

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To all -Mike is based in Oregon area,still doing wonderful work for vets, and

is at

http://www.pointman101.org

Also:

"we are starting up a new veterans group in the area called "Southwestern Oregon Veteran Outreach" (SOVO). Four of us have applied or are in the process of applying. Mine came back first. Having VSOs who can work a claim from the ground up will give SOVO more credibility in the region. We will work in conjunction with Point Man Ministries Outpost #101 and VVA as well."

[pearl]

Congratulations to Mike, He always had invaluable advice for Vets. I'm sure he will do well in his new position.

Pearl

[Pete53]

Mike is the best. He has always been a go to guy on Hadit. Anyone who has him for a Service Officer should count themselves fortunate.

[john999]

Good for you Mike!

[Guest fla_viking]

Dear Mike

Which was better. Your learning on hadit or the SO school?

Terry Higgins

[Testvet]

Congrats Mike for going that extra step to be able to a very thorough job, it has involved a large time committment on your part and you have earned my respect I SALUTE you Mike

[hookrunner]

Thanks for the information Bertha .I have been in recent contact with Mike, but didn't not know he was testing for VSO.