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As many other veterans I became frustrated by the long process, multiple examinations and little advancement with my VA disability claim. I worked with two other organizations (both free) prior to reaching g out to VA Claims Insiders for help. Their sales pitch is great. They tell you all about the coaching you are going to receive and all the access to "their proprietary tools and information." Well, I fell for it and signed up. I have to admit, I didn't even understand the fee structure, I was just beyond angry at the system. I had just gone through almost a year long process to increase my rating for PTSD that didn't end well...they totally missed my suicidal ideation so I requested a higher level review. Another several months of my life waisted as it came back standing by the last claim finding. So, I called VA Claims Insider, and ultimately signed up. Well, the coach I had was either too busy with other things in his life, or was just worthless. I had an intake call with him where he told me it should be a slam dunk to get my rating increased, and ultimately, he was right. He told me to watch some videos, pull my blue dot file, and put in a new claim for increase. As I was working my way through the process, there was a messaging system, whereby you could ask your coach questions about your claim, or specifics about a step in the process. I asked several questions but NEVER received a response se from my coach. The only time I spoke with him was on scheduled calls, otherwise, no response to any of my questions. I did ultimately get my increase, and for that I am thankful, but not for the "help" I received from VACI! The only assistance I received from my so-called coach was how to pull my blue dot file, and how to enter my claim for increase. I did all the leg work, all the data entry, all the research, etc. So, then I get a bill from VACI, we'll, just a congratulations email with two buttons, one for pay in full, and another for pay in installments. When I clicked for more information, I learned they wanted more than $9000 for the "help" they provided. Anyone else i talked to who represent veterans seeking help said they were limited by law to only receive 20% of my retro-active pay if I win. In my case that would have been less than $1000. No, I DO NOT, recommend VACI to anyone!
