Who To Contact - Write, Write, Write!!!

I was actually supposed to share further information on the Appeal process but I feel that so many of you need help in getting things done so I decided to share this information instead.

The letter you see above is an actual letter that I received from Secretary McDonald.  Many people feel that when they have an issue they should just sit back and let it happen.  I'm not that person.  Whenever something or someone does anything that I feel should not have been done or could have been done better, I Write, Write, Write.  My son actually calls me a snitch, :-).  That's really how this blog came to be.  He told me to write about something that I'm truly passionate about and Veterans rights is that something.

I encourage you to write.  Write to your Congressman, the White House, and even Secretary McDonald.  I promise you they do listen.  I have been able to cut down on the processing time of my claims and appeals simply by writing.  Secretary McDonald is so committed to helping veterans that he even gave out his personal email (robert.a.mcdonald@va.gov) and his personal cell (513.509.8454).  Every time I have written him I have received a response in less than five (5) business days.  Some people may not think that he is truly making a change but for me he has truly stood up to his vision for the VA, which is to:

• Rebuild trust with Veterans and stakeholders.
• Improve service delivery, focusing on Veteran outcomes.
• And set a course for long-term excellence and reform.

I can personally say that I have seen this for myself.  I know that there are those of you who don't like to write.  If this is the case I will write on your behalf.  I will locate your Congressperson and write to them as well.  I am willing to help anyone who needs help.  All I ask is that you have a legitimate issue.  I am also asking other veterans who are good at writing to help those who need it.  There is strength in numbers and if we band together we can make changes.  Unfortunately, many of the organizations that are set up to help veterans are not staffed by veterans, so they don't understand our unique concerns.  My personal email address is sbaisden9@yahoo.com.  If anyone would like for me to take up their cause, I will.  Please send me an email and I will take it from there.

Please be aware that I am not trying to get anyone's personal information.  My address is clearly shown in the letter above so know that I will never do anything to cause harm to anyone.  I will never ask you for your SS# or anything else.  I will however need your name and claim number if you want my assistance.

Thank you for taking the time to read this today.  Tomorrow I will go back to the Appeal process as I stated yesterday.

TTYL - Be blessed.