Question: I am scheduled for a hearing in front of a Decision Review Officer. What exactly is a Decision Review Officer? Answer: A Decision Review Officer (DRO) is a senior technical expert who is responsible for holding post-decisional hearings

Question: What is a clear and unmistakable error? Answer: A clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is an error that is debatable in that a reasonable mind can only conclude that the original decision was fatally flawed at the time

Question: I am trying to reopen my claim for direct exposure to Agent Orange while I was stationed in Okinowa. The VA told me I need to submit new and material evidence but they won’t tell me what new

Question: Who can help me file a claim for VA pension, including pension at the aid and attendance or housebound rates? Answer: An individual generally must first be accredited by VA to assist a claimant in the preparation, presentation,

Question: What is a NOD? Answer: A NOD is an acronym which stands for a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). A NOD is a written communication from a claimant or his or her representative expressing dissatisfaction or disagreement with a

Question: I want to file a claim for service-connected compensation. I have been told I can get help from a service organization, an attorney and some type of agent. I am sooooooo confused. Can you straighten this out for

Question: We get this question a lot. I served on board the (insert ship/boat name here) in Vietnam. Am I eligible for presumptive exposure to Agent Orange? Answer: I would suggest you consult the alphabetized ships list on the