Finally!! Doing a HAPPY DANCE!!!

[Helpingmom]

After many long months we received our A & A verdict.  Mom is receiving the maximum amount and it is retroactive to 10 months ago when we applied.  It's been a long haul and this is the best news. It has been a strain holding down two jobs to be sure my Mom was taken care of.
To those of you who are waiting...keep the faith...and make phone calls!  I called every two months and was really really nice with everyone I spoke with, I truly think that helped.  We are supposed to see a check in 15 days YAHOO!!!
Thanks to all for your support!

[KarenO]

That is fantastic news!! And kudos for you for working so hard to take care of your Mom!

[BDostanko]

You said you called every two months..please...who did you call and what number. I am on 7 months now for my mother...this is a long process???

[vetadmin]

Call the main 800# of the VA, and be "nice" so someone will be more inclined to help.

[swainlaw]

You can also use the VA email system.  Go to the VA web site and click on contat us.  Go to the FAQ.  Then to inquiry about a claim.  I have found this to be very helpful.

[VSR]

iris.va.gov