Help for senior Vets, when VA lets you down.

[broncovet]

 As many of you know, most VARO decisions, which go to the board are remanded or awarded.  This means more VARO decisions are wrong, than are correct...at least those which reach the BVA.  

In other words, the VA is operating at about 20 percent efficiency.  That is, they mess it up about 80 percent of the time.  You may just as well accept that.  

This is why Vets sometimes need to "go to the community" for help.  

One place:  Area Agency on Aging.  You can find the AAA in your area by doing a search, here:

https://www.usaging.org/

A partial list of things they may help with:

1.  Meals on wheels.  In my area, people wanting meals on wheels need a referral, such as one from AAA.  

2.  handicapped accessories:  wheel chairs, power chairs, wheel chair ramps, grab bars, etc.  

3.  Personal assistance.  For example, they may be able to direct you to where you can get a maid once a month if you are unable to clean your own home.  

4.  Transportation to doctors, etc.  

5.   Much more.  Ask em.  Often each senior has different needs, some of which VA wont address.  

 

 

 

 

[McRay]

Good information. Thanks @broncovet