I am in need of advice as to how to handle a developing situation. My local VSO and I both think I have a strong case on two NODs. One is for PN secondary to sc diabetes type 2. The other for CAD secondary to sc diabetes. This past Monday my VSO called to say he wouldn't be going with me to the hearing. He said that I had been assigned a VSO from their office located at the VARO. Today, I got a call from that VSO. After talking to him for ten minutes, I got the feeling he was working for the VA. According to the letter about the hearing I received,he will present my case for me. I have two thick folders for each NOD. One for the DRO, tabbed and highlighted, and one for me, so I don't forget anything. My concern is that this new VSO won't present my case the way I want it presented. Do I have to allow him to present the case or am I allowed to present it myself? If I have to let him present and he dosen't follow my outline can I stop him and interject pertinent information? All thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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I am in need of advice as to how to handle a developing situation. My local VSO and I both think I have a strong case on two NODs. One is for PN secondary to sc diabetes type 2. The other for CAD secondary to sc diabetes. This past Monday my VSO called to say he wouldn't be going with me to the hearing. He said that I had been assigned a VSO from their office located at the VARO. Today, I got a call from that VSO. After talking to him for ten minutes, I got the feeling he was working for the VA. According to the letter about the hearing I received,he will present my case for me. I have two thick folders for each NOD. One for the DRO, tabbed and highlighted, and one for me, so I don't forget anything. My concern is that this new VSO won't present my case the way I want it presented. Do I have to allow him to present the case or am I allowed to present it myself? If I have to let him present and he dosen't follow my outline can I stop him and interject pertinent information? All thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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