Black Veteran shares his story of fighting for VA benefits

Thousands of Black veterans say that they are denied more often than their white counterparts for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. One man shares his story on fighting for his benefits. NBC10's Lucy Bustamante has the latest.
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[@Mar-wg7io]

So sorry you had to go through that. So sad. So unfair

[@thinkglobalactlocal4898]

USN 1986-1990 Service connected Disabled Veteran 60% awaiting 6 years for TDIU & 100%. 1. Denial (s) 2. Remands 3. Denial (s) again 4. 1 Granted (2) pending remands current @ BVA awaiting veteran Law Judge to review.. *** 6 Dam years of litigation, per this NBC 10 segment I wonder how many of my counter parts have been approved, faster than my 6 years waiting

[@sidjbel]

This is common across the board from State to State in the US, Afro American Veterans and in practically Afro American Women don't get the ratings that they file for due inequality from the contracted Doctors and institutions that do the screening for Regional VA.

[@cornellhoward3757]

It is what it is!

[@thinkglobalactlocal4898]

C&P examiners, a few not all, do act SHIFTY. I've had 1 pending 2 out of 7 examiners (VES or the other contractor) identify my core service connected injury and render a accurate analysis to the VA.

[@yoyo8303]

Don't join no service. Just work make money and collect after

[@Stormvet9091]

Part of the problem could be who was the person or organization that was helping with all the previous claims? Maybe it just took someone who knew what they were doing to submit a strong claim.

[@careydreher4619]

Sure that's the case!! The sa.e thing happened with the black farmers, the IRS audits, VA housing loans and many more. This country has always had a problem with race and it always will. Mainly because the people who adjudicate these claims look just like you.

[@Stormvet9091]

@@careydreher4619 Everyone’s a victim.

[@hermanburris2831]

Unfortunately the Marines are still the most racist branches of the Armed Forces as I am one they played delay and deny for over thirty years and I drank the water back in sixty nine, and now fighting for my children and grandchildren.Semper Fi.