Helping Out A Friend...

[KamiKappa B]

Hi all,

I recently reconnected with one of my Marine buddies who served with me in Iraq. He currently is not receiving any compensation from the VA due to being mislead and misinformed. When I knew him in service he had a short temper and that lead to him just giving up on any claim from the VA instead of continuously pursuing it. If there is anyone that can relate to me and my time in Iraq is this guy. We were both mechanics and he and I worked as a team. He went through everything I went through, so I can't stand by and receive compensation for things while he does not. I may not be able to get the guy 100%, but even if we just get our foot in the door then it's a start. I should have done more research before I agreed to help him, but in the military he was one of my juniors and I automatically switched to that mindset where I have to look out for him. We would basically be starting from scratch. He does not have any of the paperwork from before. Any advice you guys could give me on helping him out will be greatly appreciated.

Kappa

[KamiKappa B]

Wow, this looks like it will be no small task, but when dealing with the VA when is it ever? I see that one of the first things that I need to do is to get this guy to get his C-file. I really appreciate all of your responses, and I look forward to receivng any help/advice you guys can give me in the future.

Kappa

[LarryJ]

Wow, this looks like it will be no small task, but when dealing with the VA when is it ever? I see that one of the first things that I need to do is to get this guy to get his C-file. I really appreciate all of your responses, and I look forward to receivng any help/advice you guys can give me in the future.

Kappa

YUP. YOU let HIM get his claims file, then you'll know whether he is sufficiently "motorvated"! Then WE can help, better. and, we will.