carlie Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 http://www.myfoxal.com/story/25814745/va-grants-veteran-benefits-after-56-years?utm_content=buffer3a16c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer "Recent documents show the VA sent McCall to a doctor to assess his condition before the latest hearing. Despite the doctor's written order confirming the combat wounds, the VA didn't consider that document and denied benefits again. WSFA 12 News took the problem to the Central Alabama VA. Several weeks of calls, forms, and multiple emails later, the VA granted McCall's benefits. The VA also gave the veteran more than $100,000 in back pay." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewBacha Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Excellent... Way to be persistent Willie! -JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted June 21, 2014 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 21, 2014 Its great when it happens but look at all the years that Veteran did without. I think that VA should have to pay a penalty on claims that they have bollixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfcwalk Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Congratulations!!! thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Congratulations for your persistence and ultimate victory. Enjoy your life and family. God Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiapapa Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Congratulations to the Vet. I agree with Pete about the penalty. The VA should at least be required to pay interest on the retro. The government (IRS) doesn't hesitate to charge a penalty and interest to taxpayers who don't pay their financial obligations (taxes) by the required deadline. Georgiapapa... NavyWife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts