I filed for V.A. Benefits back in 1995 and was denied. I rocked on for 20+ years suffering in pain while working. I called one of the V.A. advocate attornies I saw on TV and talked to them and at there advise filed another claim. Well this rocked on for about 8 to 10 months and was denied again. I called the same attorney back just for them to tell me they couldn't help me at this time. So I was put in touch with attorney Matt Cooper. He said my case sounded like an open and shut deal to him. Mr. Cooper took the time to listen and file supplemental claims on my behalf. 5 months later, BAM!, I received a letter in the mail telling me I had been awarded 50% disability on some, some, not all but some of the supplemental claims that Mr. Cooper filed on my behalf. Mr. Cooper is still working on my appeal and I am confident in Mr. Cooper and his staff will get me my claim. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone filing an appeal contact Mr. Cooper and his staff. They are professional, curtious and above all caring.