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Vetcomm

Vetcomm

2.0(3 reviews)
1.3 mi

My initial dealings with them were good/ok but then they ghosted me. I did my initial with just my…read moreVSO (which i recommend) and got 60, i got two denials that didnt make sense. I will say VETCOMM helped me with getting one of the two corrected. the issue i have is they ghosted me then on two things they made mistakes on. one should have been obvious (i claimed loose bowls with the VSO they put it in as a new primary rather that fix the suplemental. i had to go to reddit to figure out how to fix it because they ghosted me after fixing my migraine issue (moved it to secondary). i cant recommend them because they were no help fixing the issuses that they had me submit. no even advice after the one cleared. i give them 3 stars beccuse they met their requirements by getting me 10% more (migraines and the PTSD fix moved me to 80%) but i did expect to get ghosted as soon as i hit 10% more. i wish i just had one more text with here is what i needed to do.

I do not recommend using Vetcomm to help you achieve your VA disability rating because they are…read moreOverpriced, Disorganized, Questionable business practices, and implement a toxic work culture. OVERPRICED: They will charge you $1497 for their "Advanced VA Disability Course (OTP)", $2100 (3 monthly payments), $2400 (6 monthly payments), $1795 (Other than honorable), and $600 for extensions (if you want to try a second round to increase your rating). What you are technically paying for is the online course/video; not them doing the work for you. If you want someone holding your hand (especially if you are elderly and technologically challenged) this is not the best option for you in my opinion. Also, this payment is due upfront. If you cannot afford it, they will pressure you to use Klarna, Afterpay, Paypal, Cashapp to get a short term loan from them to use for this product. These companies will run your credit and typically give you a decent rate if you have credit over 650 FICO. They do guarantee a moneyback guarantee if they cant get you a 10% increase if you go through their program unless you are already at 90% or trying to change your OTH (other than honorable) rating. In that case they will try 2-3 rounds and if they can't help, you lost your money. DISORGANIZED: One hand does not know what the other hand is doing. Its a very top heavy medium sized company where the CEO (Kate Monroe) rules with an Iron hand. The overall group is alot of nice folks (especially the few veterans they have employed there). You might luck out and get a sales person who actually cares for you, OR get someone who will just go through their script to find out how to sell you THAT DAY! They are under tremendous pressure to sell, sell, sell... Everything else comes second. Do not be surprised if you talk to someone who has never served, has no clue how to relate to a veteran but is constantly pushing you to sign up THAT DAY! QUESTIONABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES: Their whole business model is toting a narrow line between getting more sales while technically not breaking the law. They do this by selling you a product (online videos, etc) rather than services which only VSOs can do. Once you are signed up, they will schedule you with an appointment to help you set up zoom (going forward that is how you will communicate) and make sure you can login to the VA website. sometimes it can take up to a month for this first appointment which a lot of veterans find frustrating. Your second appointment (could be another month or two out) will be with a "claims expert" who will go over your conditions and see what you should file for. Your mileage may vary. I had one person who had no clue and another (Marcel) who was extremely knowledgeable. Unfortunately I do not think he is with Vetcomm anymore. VA themselves can take up to 3 months for the overall process but Vecomm could add an additional 2-3 months (per round) for the overall process due to all the waiting. The good news is that once you have filed your LOI (letter of Intent), the VA will back pay you for all the time you waited for your approval (up to 12 months). TOXIC WORK CULTURE: It is very stressful to work there. You are under constant pressure to make sales. The CEO does not care that most Veterans, especially who are older, retired, on SSI cannot afford to pay this huge sum upfront. So she constantly threatens the employees that they will lose their job if the team does not sell 100 veterans that day (Even on days like Christmas EVE). So, even though most of the staff who work there are genuinely nice people, they cannot give the veteran their best as they are under contact stress to sell, sell, sell... They train how to sell, how get someone to borrow from their family, friends to sign up VS actually listening to the veteran and see how they can help them. In conclusion, I think its a shame that this company who had a lot of potential to do really well for all veterans chooses the almighty dollar as their main objective. If you are decent at technology you can do the same thing yourself by watching some good youtube videos, using ChatGPT/AI to help you and save yourself tons of money. If you are not good at technology and need some hand holding, this might work for you if you don't mind paying upfront, are patient, but then again they don't really hold your hand during the process; you still need to do the work - they just advise you on what to say or not to say. Other options to consider are Attorney, VSO (i.e DAV, American Legion) who are pro-bono. Also look into VeteransAI who I heard as 96% success rate. Good luck on your journey and wish all of you success!

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American Legion

American Legion

4.1(16 reviews)
1.1 mi

5 very big stars for the Encinitas Legion…read more Really nice old school bar. You'll always run into good folks here. On Friday nights you can bring your own steak and throw it on the grill in the back.

I've driven by many times over the years and always wondered about it. Until now. I also wasn't…read moresure if you needed to be a member, but you don't. A friend of a friend was celebrating her birthday and singing for open mic night. She invited us to go. I really did not know what to expect but I did know that it was a neighborhood bar atmosphere. Parking was ample and we were able to park in front. You could hear the music from the outside and the doors were open. They also have a nice little patio that advertised they had had a barbecue earlier in the day. We walked in the front door to this very eclectic small bar and made our way to the front to find our seats with the birthday girl. The tables and chairs were tightly packed, and it was a little challenging to navigate. It was quite loud, but people were clearly having a great time. It was a fun atmosphere and lots of people were dancing. The musicians kept rotating out and different genres were performed on a very crowded stage. You can tell it's a locals' favorite spot and people seemed to know each other. It was definitely an older crowd that night as well. It's a funky little dive bar with a great energy (at least the night we went). They have a calendar of events on the wall behind the bar. They have different kinds of music and different foods depending on the night. If I am in Encinitas and wanting a drink or non-pretentious environment, I would return.

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American Legion - Department of California State Convention Awards Evening Fresno, 2016.

Department of California State Convention Awards Evening Fresno, 2016.

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Veterans Association of North County - Clear liquor

Veterans Association of North County

3.9(7 reviews)
11.2 mi

Recently had a function at VANC and was very impressed with the director, Lori's, ability to be…read morewelcoming, professional and very detailed oriented. We had a choice of many different types of menus and ultimately settled on the Italian menu which was customized to our needs. Delicious food, spotless venue, a good sized dance floor, friendly and very accommodating staff who go above and beyond - what more could one ask for? We were even more impressed when we found out all the staff are volunteers, (the director is the exception). Additionally, after pricing various other venues, VANC offered good value for what they could offer us. Realizing whatever money they make on our event goes back directly to the Veteran community, made our decision to hold it here very easy. Thank you to everyone who made our special occasion even more memorable. We will be back! Cheers, B & T Bates

Great location and super nice people. Visited the location to present at the MTAS HR Panel. Plenty…read moreof parking, clean building, great staff, and lots of opportunities for Veterans and Spouses to leverage services. While there I noted a representative helping an individual with their VA claim, I only witnessed the introduction but it was a positive vibe and felt very authentic. These folks are here to serve and help ensure you have solid representation to help navigate the process. Also, the MTAS that is led by Chris Keane and Mike Fraser is next level. Lots of good information and the group is able to meet with people in the industries that the participants are interested, I highly recommend Military Transitioning, Veterans and Mil. spouses take advantage of these resources.

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