It might be said that justice is getting harder to find at the VA. We disagree. It simply is becoming a time alligator. Having to wait 7 years for a decision before the BVA is virtually unconscionable. The Vet did himself no favors by failing to appeal the 03 decision, but he had a valid claim. He just didn’t know how to present it properly or, worse yet, his VSO dropped the ball in the end zone and didn’t tell him he had a year to get it together. I know. I have walked that walk.

Nevertheless, it is gratifying to see him accomplish what he set out to do successfully. We should all thank the great VSOs( and there are a few) for their contribution of time and energy when we see these rare examples.

http://www4.va.gov/vetapp10/files3/1027816.txt

I think a warm Thank You should go out to the VFW  Service Officer in St. Petersburg for his perseverance on behalf of this Vet. and the National Organization that represented him before the The BVA in D.C. Thank you for all you do for VETS.