Yes, the amount withheld is the VA retro pay while VA does an accounting with DoD to make sure you are eligible for concurrent receipt of military...

If my effective date is in the middle of the month, will I be compensated for the remaining 2 weeks the following month?

VA only pays by month; they do not owe you.

Can the Veterans Administration regional offices deny claims with no valid reason? What can be done regarding this practice?

If VA denied your claim, your solution is to appeal the denial. I would consider hiring an attorney to make sure everything is done correctly.

Do I have to file "all" of the forms, even if not applicable to me?

I am changing the practice area from military law to bankruptcy.

Similar to the question asked here in '09 by someone in PA

Military law is not the correct practice area. I moved you to Constitutional law. You need to find a local Colorado attorney familiar with gun laws.

Will I get a lump sum from VA?

The VA should give you a lump sum payment and then start collecting the overpayment from your daughter's mother.

Do I have a case? Am I even allowed to sue?

As Mr. Cassara said, your remedy is with the VA. Submit an application for disability compensation to see if you can receive compensation for your...

Can I claim for (SMC) Special monthly Compensation. Home aid attend.

Yes, you can claim SMC, and if you require the regular assistance of another person for activities of daily living, then you should file the claim....

Do I have to get a paper notarized at the request of a sewage authority?

Your local bank will probably notarize documents for you for free.

Who in Idaho deals with Veteran benefits cases?

I would expand your search nationwide. Email and speak with multiple attorneys until you find one that is responsive to you.