Linda, problem with buddy letters is, it has to come from a high ranking person. The VA has been burned by people who ly when writing letters. Sad but true. The VA also wants the person writing the letter to also show proof of what they say. Please note, since 2010 when the VA started keeping seperate agent orange claims for Thailand, of the 25,000 claims filed for Thailand, 20,000 have been disapproved. Not sure before 2010.