Rep For Vets

[carlie]

They still did not disclose much.

carlie

Dear:

Thank you for your interest in The Rep for Vets™. Recently I received your email request for assistance. Based on the information you provided, it appears we may be able to assist you. Accordingly, I ask that you please contact me at (888)-573-7838 in order for us to further discuss your claim.

Please be advised that I am an accredited claims agent who is certified to represent veterans in connection with VA compensation claims at the Administrative level. We have handled many cases before the Board of Veterans Appeals. In addition, we are only paid if there is a successful outcome in your case. Our fee is 20 percent of any past due benefits the VA owes you and your dependents. No money is deducted from your future monthly disability checks for our fees. It is important to remember that there are no up-front fees and we are paid only if we are successful in obtaining benefits for you. For more information, please visit our website www.repforvets.com.

Sincerely,

Christopher Loiacono

[Testvet]

To me Peace of Mind is worth the small amount that a lawyer makes on Social Security claims but the 20% that the VA allows is kind of high for an old Veteran claim. I wish that VA would establish a maximum that is fair or better yet that after a Veteran has had a claim that is over two years old the VA should pay the lawyers fee.

The VA is paying a lot of the lawyers fees under the EAJA rulings if the lawyer can show the VA was egregious in their handling of the claim, Pete the VA only allows a 20% pay out versus SS lawyers getting 25% the difference is the cap that SS lawyers have that veterans law doesn't apply but still 80% of back pay is better than 100% of nothing and none of them is bad as the 40% that other lawyer sget for car accidents and other lawsuits I used to think the 33 1/3 they use to charge was excessive but 40% is nothing more than greed

[LarryJ]

Larry I am NOT advocating for Reps for Vets or any agency like them but in my case I was told by experienced SOs from AL, PVA, VFW and DAV that I needed to drop my claim for CAD and hypertension secondary to PTSD that it was impossible to win and was told to start over in May 2007 with a claim for hypertension a 10% issue and then after it was approved file for the CAD secondary to hypertension which would have dropped the necessity of the VA paying back pay to Dec 2002 when I filed my original claim for "heart problems" that a AL SO filed he never used the word CAD or a code number so the RO denied the claim and I don't blame them now knowing what I have learned the SO had other things on his mind and veterans claims was not at the top of his "to do list" he was a chair warmer at that point in his life

A NOVA lawyer took my claim pro bono and in less than 6 months met with the DRO and he denied it again they filed the form 9 and took it to BVA in less than 6 months we had the BVA hearing August 2008 RO denied Feb 4 2009 BVA hearing the lawyer paid for a new IMO in Jan 2009 that was entered into evidence from a cardiac doctor on April 7 2009 we got the decison the BVA granted the claim if I had listened to the SOs that knew all I would have lost the earlier effective date and 18,000 in back pay for SMC S I wanted to pay the 20% and the lawyer refused the money saying it was done pro bono and I couldn't pay it so they are not all evil I would recommend NOVA lawyers in a minute to anyone groups like Vet for reps never licensed attornies have ethics laws they have to live with also and yes the NOVA lawyers have to pass the exams to practice VA also they are not "rogues"

My last posting wasn't even addressed to you, it was just a "generalized statement". I never said anything about attorneys, not one word, nor about NOVA (which I think is a fine organization, BTW) or did I mention anything about anyone bein "rogues" -- so, please don't try to put words in my mouth. If I've got something to say, I'll say it.................surely you all know me that well.

And, BTW, I am proud for you and your victories.

[Testvet]

I apologize but your "generalized statement" seemed to be against anyone other than service organizations which do it for free, I know that your statement was NOT pointed at any one person and like the others I am really glad that you put up with us and add the perspective of a service officer but not all SOs are like yourself there are unfortunataly to many "chair warmers" and are not helping veterans on the hard issues even fewer and far between are VARO employees giving their experience to veterans which would help tremendously straight talk with Jim from VA Watchdog has a few VA employees that add their 2 cents to the conversation which broadens the knowledge base veterans helping veterans at times it is the best advocacy there is and you are appreciated

Edited March 2, 2010 by Testvet

[LarryJ]

I apologize but your "generalized statement" seemed to be against anyone other than service organizations which do it for free, I know that your statement was NOT pointed at any one person and like the others I am really glad that you put up with us and add the perspective of a service officer but not all SOs are like yourself there are unfortunataly to many "chair warmers" and are not helping veterans on the hard issues even fewer and far between are VARO employees giving their experience to veterans which would help tremendously straight talk with Jim from VA Watchdog has a few VA employees that add their 2 cents to the conversation which broadens the knowledge base veterans helping veterans at times it is the best advocacy there is and you are appreciated :)

[brokebird]

I'm climbing out of the black pit to make another stab at getting my PTSD recognized. I'm looking at Reps for vets, but would like a thumbs up or down. 20% in lawyer fees, I'm fine with. Suggestions?

[carlie]

Try:

www.vetlawyers.com