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When, I signed on to this Law firm, they wrote a note at the bottom of the POA, that confused the VA. They said this POA was restricted??? The VA said that I could not have two POAs. This Law firm Also said they would keep me informed, but today was the first time they have called me in 6-9 months. I was not expecting a call every day, week, or every month, but some communications. It was so long, that in the mean time I met a NSO with the DAV and he has really impressed me. He is in the Houston Office. The Law firm Lady told me all the new claims they have submitted, and the brief for my appeal, etc. I did sign a new POA with the DAV, but the Law Firm wanted me to think about it, and I could do another POA with them. Would really appreciate some feedback.

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Please, do not read this as an explanation, as I really do not have to give one. When, I first went to the VA here in San Antonio, the first DAV rep looked at me, and said "What the hell is wrong with you?" My wife, and others dragged me out of the office. Some years later, I was told that the DAV in San Antonio had improved, so I gave it another shot, and the DAV rep could have cared less about my claim, appeals or myself. Therefore, I decided to go with a Law Firm that came highly recommended by some one that I respect. But, I met a DAV rep from the Houston RO, and he really impressed me. If, I had obtained him at the very start, I would not have hired the Law Firm. I then realized that this Law Firm has done a lot of work on my behalf, and it was foolish on my part to end it. Therefore, I moved back to the Law Firm. Personally, I do not believe any Law Firm or VSO had the power to drag out a Veteran's appeals or claims, as they are controlled by the VA. A Law Firm is also a business, and most businesses run on cash flow, so why would they prolong a Veteran from getting his money faster? BTW, I am a Life time member of the DAV.

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It is easy. Let the VA get the records........

Please, do not read this as an explanation, as I really do not have to give one. When, I first went to the VA here in San Antonio, the first DAV rep looked at me, and said "What the hell is wrong with you?" My wife, and others dragged me out of the office. Some years later, I was told that the DAV in San Antonio had improved, so I gave it another shot, and the DAV rep could have cared less about my claim, appeals or myself. Therefore, I decided to go with a Law Firm that came highly recommended by some one that I respect. But, I met a DAV rep from the Houston RO, and he really impressed me. If, I had obtained him at the very start, I would not have hired the Law Firm. I then realized that this Law Firm has done a lot of work on my behalf, and it was foolish on my part to end it. Therefore, I moved back to the Law Firm. Personally, I do not believe any Law Firm or VSO had the power to drag out a Veteran's appeals or claims, as they are controlled by the VA. A Law Firm is also a business, and most businesses run on cash flow, so why would they prolong a Veteran from getting his money faster? BTW, I am a Life time member of the DAV.

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