Comment on AN05-Interim Final Rule-James R. Davis

I just spoke with our VSO to get further explanation and information on RIN 2900- AN05 specifcally in regard to ALS, DIC benefits, and claims. I was informed by our VSO that the bill will pay DIC but ONLY beginning on the date it was approved. Why would this not go back to the original claim date as would most other VA benefits claims? Although I am happy this has been added to the presumtives list and will help many veterans and spouses, I feel that the date in RIN 2900-AN05 is very restrictive, and completely unfair. When all other claims are generally paid back to the date of origination, why would this be any exception? Why do veterans and their families need to continually fight for what is right, what is fair, what is due? Why continually cause more frustration, grief and aggrivation to those who've served or their families? Is this yet another means by which our Government or VA system chooses or elects to save countless thousands of dollars rightfully due Veterans and their families? Jim Davis