NOD being Completed Early?

[rootbeer22]

Vets:

I checked ebenefits a couple of days ago and noticed that the verbiage on my appeal of 3 contentions was now gone after only 3 months since sending it in as an NOD? So, I called the VA 1-800 Assistance line # and got someone very quickly which surprised me because it usually takes 30-60 minutes to get a person? Anyway they said my appeal had been decided already and that I would be getting a couple of letters soon and before August which did not make sense? Originally, I asked for both a De Novo Review and an in person hearing at the VBA Regional Office on the matter? That said, I've seen in the past whenever something is addressed sooner rather than later...at the VA..it's usually a negative for the vet in the form of a denial? So, anyway, can they deny my in person hearing and just decide after the De Novo Review without further action? Also, I expected at least one re-examination but guessed maybe because I'm over 55 now that did not happen is what I'm thinking? Overall, the VBA has been pretty fair with me with the exception of a handful of low ball ratings but I've learned that is common and why I'm appealing in the first place. This is my first time doing an NOD and had it.com was a big help to try and do it right. I provided new evidence but did not get new third party exams and hopefully it was still enough? If my NOD was denied as I think it was, then I'll know that I should have just gotten new exams and spent the extra money anyway.

Any ideas of what could be going on?

Rootbeer22