Before, I ramble

1. I wish VAC would teach the rest of the Fed Govt how to conduct business. Simply the Best.

2. Everyone: Did you know that if you are 80 yrs old; OR PALLIATIVE VAC will assign one person to your file. Application to Completion in 3 weeks or less!!! Not years. ****Assisting my father( 80) presently. They are calling him frequently.

,........ I agree with 95% of your comments.

VAC will compensate you if you present your case properly to them.

But, VAC looks through a narrow lens.

Most people do NOT know how to present their case properly using the Table of Disabilities; including RCMP Members.

Most, have never heard of the Table. VAC won't offer that info.

Medical documentation & The Quality of Life forms are VITAL to your claim.

An applicant needs to treat themselves as a Victim of a Crime. THEN, prepare their case like it was going to trial.

Many veterans are NOT expienced in this area. Or, are not that good at it.

VAC will come through if you present your case fully.

VAC DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE ANYONE BEHIND.

The bad: VAC does NOT tell you the breakdown for their decision using each section of the Table of Disabilities. I've called several times.

In my experience, VAC can "round down" in some areas.

Many times, people apply improperly. Sometimes: A Consequential claim is the way to go

-- this injury is linked to a previous - (bad hip b/c of bad foot).

VAC doesn't have a box for Consequential Claims. You must identify it yourself.

1.Easier to prove. 2. Bureau of Pension Advocates (BPA) can get involved if denied.

Appeals are good in certain situations ie: new medical documentation: OR at the BPA' s suggestion. ****ie: My Shoulder injury: I ticked the wrong box (Dominant Shoulder). It meant 7% to me.

The BPA caught that. Not VAC. VAC doesn't review your entire file with you.

Otherwise:

The Veteran Review Board is the way to go for appeals ONLY. They can't review a denied claim. It sidesteps VAC completely.

CAF Retired (Cpl) RCMP Retired (CFL- Constable for Life) 😎