Start claim in 1970. Walk away and forget to appeal. Open old claim in 87,96,98, and finally get SC in 2003. Ask for 87 effective date , but, hold on to your hat, get the 1970 effective date. This is what we refer to as “Holes in the Fabric.” One of these days VA will eliminate this lovely loophole. Until then, Gentlemen, Start your old claims engines.

http://www.va.gov/vetapp07/Files2/0718715.txt

Now that is a piece of work. Real justice, before the poor boy was planted outdoors. Amazing that they are gonna give this guy enough money to put a dent in their budget. They might have to hold off on a new 2009 limo for the VASEC on account of this little bump in the road. We are talking in excess of $500,000.00 dollars gentlemen. Sweet. From the Drew Carey VARO, no less.