Is it doable? Hire a POA (Lawyer)for one appeal and VSO for another separate appeal.

[GulfWarVet1990]

Good evening, has anyone appointed a POA for separate appeals simultaneously. For example, can you appoint a VSO to submit an appeal for Chronic Fatigue, while simultaneously hire a lawyer (due to their specialty) submit an appeal for OSA? Is this a favorable approach? Is is doable? Thanks

[Carl the Engineer]

There used to be a rule that if you file a claim while another claim is pending, it becomes part of the pending claim.  That rule came about around 10 years ago if I remember correctly.  I am not sure if it has changed again since then.

If it is the case, not sure what would happen.  Maybe someone who has done can opine.

Carl

Good luck!

Edited May 17, 2022 by Carl Bacon
cause I can

[asdf]

Which ever VA Form 2122 is filed last will have the POA for you.  That doesn't mean that the other claim wont be processed just that lawyer/VSO will not have access to your VA file.  We require a letter of release from lawyers before we will assist veterans since the lawyers make money from claims/appeals and VSOs dont.

[GulfWarVet1990]

Yes, I noticed the lawyer is listed as my POA now.  Thanks all.