Why is knowing the law important?
Knowing the law first will help you understand what facts in your background are important to bring up. Otherwise, you run the risk of dumping your entire life story on a person who only has 10 minutes to review the case. If your facts do not line up with the law, then you will likely get denied.
Is the VA a bureaucracy?
The other reality is that VA is a huge bureaucracy that chews up and spits out veterans on a daily basis. So be prepared to avoid the roadblocks that can impede on your success by preparing and not expecting VA to behave inline with your expectations.
When VA official denies you anything
Use this response when a VA official denies you access to something or flatly denies a request without citing any source of authority for their decision.
Request to view your VA Voc Rehab file
If you receive a denial letter that gives you 30 days to provide additional information, this template could help. Use this request in a letter or email back to your Voc Rehab Counselor. It says you intend to seek access to your file and to review it during an informal meeting.