My son-in-law is fighting with the VA regarding disability. They have been at this for years. He has

[jwirr]

had at least 2 back surgeries, met with them many times, some agree he is totally disabled and others do not.

My question: Does it do any good to go to your congress person or the president. He is one of the ones left waiting for a decision.

[Old Codger]

1. My Guess

Would be that it depends on who his congress critter is...

[jwirr]

2. Al Franken and Amy Klobacher, Ryan Nolen.

[mahina]

3. Our Senators Akaka and Inouye helped people

It doesn't hurt to try. They will probably have a staff member whose responsibilities include veterans affairs. When you write and call, find out who that person is and ask to talk with her, and ask if they can help and if they have any suggestions, and stay in touch. I hope so.

VA turned my Dad down too, its the de fault first response I think.

You're so lucky you have those Senators!

Best luck. Aloha.

[Old Codger]

6. Friend of mine

A few years back finally called Wellstone and he got his settled pretty quick after that I would think Franken would be more than willing to jump in and help if possible

[pinboy3niner]

4. Your SIL's Rep or Sen is best bet

If his Rep or one of his Sens is on the Veterans Affairs Committee, that Sen would be the one to go with as they oversee the VA.

Understand that this is ordinary constituent service, and unless the Sen or Rep is invested in your issue, he or she is just going to pass on your complaint to the DVA Secretary and ask for an answer to it.

Because it's a Congressional inquiry it will get a quick response, but it won't necessarily be helpful or solve anything. It's up to your SIL (hopefully with competent assistance from his claims rep) to frame the complaint in a way that focuses on where the VA has ignored evidence or otherwise acted egregiously in handling the claim.

Good luck!

[mahina]

5. Why I love DU chapter 67008

What excellent advice.