I just want to point out that any letters/statements from spouses, family members, former service buddies, etc., made in support of your claim, should either be made on the VA's "Statement in Support of Claim" form or be in an affidavit form, meaning that it is a sworn statement. Adding a phrase that "this is a sworn statement, made of my own free will, and is sworn to under the penalties of purjury" at the end of the statement that is signed and dated will insure the statement has to be considered, as evidence, in your claim.
They recently denied a supporting statement, by my ex, because "The statement is not sworn, and cannot be used to support a grant of benefits."
Just a little advice, in hopes of preventing any further delays, in your claims processing.
Could someone please post the official "Statement in Support of Claim" number, for me.
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Philip Rogers
I just want to point out that any letters/statements from spouses, family members, former service buddies, etc., made in support of your claim, should either be made on the VA's "Statement in Support of Claim" form or be in an affidavit form, meaning that it is a sworn statement. Adding a phrase that "this is a sworn statement, made of my own free will, and is sworn to under the penalties of purjury" at the end of the statement that is signed and dated will insure the statement has to be considered, as evidence, in your claim.
They recently denied a supporting statement, by my ex, because "The statement is not sworn, and cannot be used to support a grant of benefits."
Just a little advice, in hopes of preventing any further delays, in your claims processing.
Could someone please post the official "Statement in Support of Claim" number, for me.
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Philip Rogers
I just want to point out that any letters/statements from spouses, family members, former service buddies, etc., made in support of your claim, should either be made on the VA's "Statement in Support
Hoppy
These statements can be very important. Especially if the treating doctors and any C&P are not explicit as to how your symptoms effect you. A veteran I was helping received an award of 50%. The
WAC-Vet75
Wow, this is the first time I've heard of such a thing! This is awesome that you shared this with everyone, and I have a feeling it just may save quite a few others from experiencing such a denial of
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