Re: VA WIDOWS BENEFITS
After receiving the denial I found some additional documentation placing my husband working on planes on the flightline. I submitted that three weeks ago and was surprised to receive a timely reply telling me I now have the option of requesting a review of my file by a Decision Review Officer, or go straight to an appeal. I will request the review first because I have been told by someone who once worked for the VA that a DRO has the authority to overrule a denial if they disagree with it, if that fails I will hire an attorney and go for the appeal. I will never give up, I owe it to my husband, who was certain his health problems were a result of his service in Thailand. Please let me know if you ever find out how to locate pay records, I would appreciate it. Mary
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