Patience Needed (or a mild psychotropic drug)

[green]

I have to say that pursuing benefits (secondary) for 11 months now has been an education.  I admit I'm not the most patient person but it seems to me that there should be more accountability and the VA should provide more information than they do.  If you use the eBenefits chat feature or call the 1-800 number all you hear is a regurgitation of the same nonsensical information provided on the website.  I really don't know how my sister and brother vets carry on for what must seem like an eternity with little more than a hope that in the end justice will prevail.  You all have my respect.

Green

[Sgt. Wilky]

You must definitely find something else to occupy your time. Find a hobby, develop professionally, concentrate on being a better mom or dad, or even a better son or daughter. Get involved with a church and/or veteran(s) group(s). You never know what other doors may open up for you. Don't dwell on it, that's when you start getting really angry.

Hang in there, and no matter what comes, keep fighting for it! My appeals lasted over 7 and 1/2 years. Others longer, others shorter. Don't give up.

Semper Fi