Questions answered by Seth A Director

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I am having problems with the VA. They are cutting my benifits

Seth's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Asker, as previously stated information provided does not have sufficient point to understand what benefits are being cut. Three different issues...

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Do I have to file an intent to file or anything else.

Seth's answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

Above answers on button. My advice, read the decision carefully. Rating Decision should explain to some degree the basis for denial (for example,...

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WWII Veterans - service related disability and death that was not acknowledged at the time as a 'service related'

Seth's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Asker, suggest have mother see a local veterans service officer (DAV/American Legion/VWF, etc...). Your statement --- "It is acknowledged that...

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Does the VA make there own determination on what's considered a "minor offense" or do my military records??

Seth's answer | Answered on May 14, 2015

Asker, foremost, I would obtain copy of your OMPF from NPRC at http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/ At minimum this will provide the underlying...

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Can the VA recoup more than the actual amount of separation pay received by an individual?

Seth's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

Asker, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) did address this issue (at least in the context of SBB) in interpreting 38 C.F.R 3.700...

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The Veterans Administration violated my due process rights and committed slander. Who do I file a lawsuit with?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Asker, as Mr. Early notes it appears that the VA had made a characterization of service (COS) determination that your conditions of discharge were...

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Veteran disabled since 2010, Medboarded from service for sickle cell disease, diagnosed with PTSD, rated at 10% 0 compensation

Seth's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Asker, based on narrative it is difficult to ascertain whether the VA is denying you S/C for sickle cell or granting you S/C but at a rating...

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Are there any lawyers in Montgomery, AL who practice law for Veterans?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Asker, the VA OGC provides a list of attorneys who have been accredited in your area at http://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/. That said, your...

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I need to find a lawyer with experience dealing with the Veterans Administration. Can you help?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Asker, it appears that the VBA is processing an initial application for PTSD. Based on indicated stressor, I suspect the VA requested that you...

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I have been out of the military for twenty plus years, I was told I wasn't a veteran until 2012, I missed out on all my benefits

Seth's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Asker, didn't indicate whether you were seeking eligibility under Montgomery GI Bill (eligible 10 years after discharge) or post-9/11 GI Bill...

Seth A Director's Answers (193)

I am having problems with the VA. They are cutting my benifits

Do I have to file an intent to file or anything else.

WWII Veterans - service related disability and death that was not acknowledged at the time as a 'service related'

Does the VA make there own determination on what's considered a "minor offense" or do my military records??

Can the VA recoup more than the actual amount of separation pay received by an individual?

The Veterans Administration violated my due process rights and committed slander. Who do I file a lawsuit with?

Veteran disabled since 2010, Medboarded from service for sickle cell disease, diagnosed with PTSD, rated at 10% 0 compensation

Are there any lawyers in Montgomery, AL who practice law for Veterans?

I need to find a lawyer with experience dealing with the Veterans Administration. Can you help?

I have been out of the military for twenty plus years, I was told I wasn't a veteran until 2012, I missed out on all my benefits