Do not hesitate to get VA Claims Insider involved.
I separated in 2018 and have been battling disappointment after disappointment with making any progress through the VA, and had little to no help with my local VSO. Michael Ashberry has been a blessing to help me get through this process, and since mid 2025 has turned everything around for me. He has gone above and beyond with my expectations, and delivered more than I could have asked more. He's been pleasant, supportive, persistent, and quick to return calls/emails without making me feel like a burden. My only complaint is I wish I hadn't reached out to Michael and VA Claims Insider sooner. I've even referred them to several of my Vet Coworkers, and watched them all succeed as well.