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VA does not trust Veterans, Culture of denial/mistrust.

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A former VA employee said it this way:  

" I seem to remember this being something about an informal claim, but I could be wrong.  If I'm right, apparently her and her husband are of the opinion that an informal claim was filed at some point while I can only assume that the VA decision maker doesn't agree.  If this is true, I doubt that we will ever see enough accurate information in this forum to give any meaningful assessment since all we can know is the claimant's description of what happened; and after being in this business for nearly 40 years I can say without any hesitation that in most cases the claimant's description  bears little resemblance to the true facts This isn't necessarily because they are deliberately making false statements, but rather they are simply telling you how they interpret things.

end VA long term ex employee quote.  
This captures the very essence of the problem.  Do you see what is going on here?  There is no evidence that Veterans are somehow less trustworthy than VA employees.  In fact, many VA employees are also Veterans!    The VA employees either dont trust us, or think we are ignorant!!
 
I can tell you in at least some instances, Veterans are neither less trustworthy nor less informed than VA employees.  
 
I can tell you for sure, after reading thousands of posts, and much case law, that our own BERTA AND ASKNOD could teach 99 percent of VA employees a thing or two about VA law.    I can also tell you that, in many cases, I know VA law better than most VA employees.  
 
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A former VA employee said it this way:  

" I seem to remember this being something about an informal claim, but I could be wrong.  If I'm right, apparently her and her husband are of the opinion that an informal claim was filed at some point while I can only assume that the VA decision maker doesn't agree.  If this is true, I doubt that we will ever see enough accurate information in this forum to give any meaningful assessment since all we can know is the claimant's description of what happened; and after being in this business for nearly 40 years I can say without any hesitation that in most cases the claimant's description  bears little resemblance to the true facts This isn't necessarily because they are deliberately making false statements, but rather they are simply telling you how they interpret things.

end VA long term ex employee quote.  
This captures the very essence of the problem.  Do you see what is going on here?  There is no evidence that Veterans are somehow less trustworthy than VA employees.  In fact, many VA employees are also Veterans!    The VA employees either dont trust us, or think we are ignorant!!
 
I can tell you in at least some instances, Veterans are neither less trustworthy nor less informed than VA employees.  
 
I can tell you for sure, after reading thousands of posts, and much case law, that our own BERTA AND ASKNOD could teach 99 percent of VA employees a thing or two about VA law.    I can also tell you that, in many cases, I know VA law better than most VA employees.  
 

just like you can teach everyone I don't agree and you nor me or anyone else knows everything

if you did you wouldn't still be appealing for the same issue from years ago. No experts here just know a little

and I learn a lot. jmho

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no that's not what I'm saying interpretation of va law everyone has a different

interpretation but the only law or interpretation of it is VA law that's what win most

of the time. We have a lot of vets here now that gives great advice not just you or asknod or even me

we get good advice from everybody if not I will let you know. We can disagree and its just that

a disagreement nothing personal. Research is the best expert to me   

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Another example of this is the fact that the VA can place letters in your c-file stating they mailed it to you, even if you never got it. However, you have to prove the VA received anything you send via return receipt cards, fax transmittal logs, date-stamped copies of documents hand delivered to the RO, etc...

"If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."
- From Murphy's Laws of Combat

Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information.

 

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