Is there a way to get more details on the status of your claim than what you can see on eBenefits?

[dsteele713]

My claim has been bouncing around the various stages for a while now. It was all the way at 'Preparation for Notification', and has moved as far back as 'Preparation for Decision'. I've tried calling the 1-800 number but wasn't really successful. Occasionally they were able to tell me things, like the fact that the examiner had received the VA's C&P exam, but that was about it. Is there someone I can talk to in order to find out where it's really at?

[MikeHunt]

5 hours ago, Gastone said:

Do the VSO's have the ability to Print specific pages of the Vet's C-File?

Semper Fi

Not to be nit-noid, there's really no 'C-File' anymore, unless file's inactive. All Comp items* are stored in VBMS eFolder, big exceptions for Pension.

*Unfortunately, a very few things are in Virtual VA, (aka 'VVA') and about .005% in MAP-D

VVA can be accessed through VBMS, on the RO's setups- I worked for a Fed Agency that had stand alone VVA access only so it might be different at C/VSO, too.

4 hours ago, Buck52 said:

Gastone

I would think they can print off things  if its in their computer  via pdf.

 maybe different with a VSO/ VSR?

What I would like to know  do they copy the VAOCLS or print the ''say decision'' before or after it goes into the C-FILE? OR maybe it does it automatic?

like when a decision is made does all the paper work copied to the C-FILE?

Why I ask this  is because some things is not in my C-file that should be.

All comp work is done in VBMS. My POA can see exactly what the RO's VSR sees. Yes, it's your entire C-Folder (Ahem, 'eFolder!'), so the C/VSO can easily print it.

Just went to my VSO and had eFolder items printed, and viewed VBMS tracked items.

1 hour ago, Gastone said:

It sounds like it would be much easier for a Vet to visit his VSO HQ and request to view his C-file on their computer. Makes sense that trying to spend that kind of time with a VSR, with a line of Vets waiting to see him, would be out of the question.

Back in 13 and early 14, VSR's at the VMC had very limited access to info that wasn't already in their possession. Never spoke with a VSR that claimed remote access directly to my C-File. When I did visit my VSO at the RO early 14, only new info that was provided regarding my 4-year-old DRO Hearing Request, was that "Diary Dates?" had come and gone. Ne real indication regarding the DRO Date, or status other than pending. Hearing finally took place 06/23/14.

Semper Fi

Yes, just go to a C/VSO that has VBMS access to view.

another program called 'Share' has diary dates. They are for things like sending future verifications- say Dependent verification or yearly employment reports for someone on IU.

No Idea about 'VACOLS', was not in my ken.

[FormerMember]

Actually, just viewing the c-file will have everything VACOLS and Cwinrs has in it. No need to chase around to all the computers looking for development. If they are as close as "preparation" for anything, it will be at the front of the .pdf. 

Always remember. VA likes to reduce before you get your five-year substantial coverage. It's harder to reduce you after you get five under your belt. VA likes to show up after 19 years and 5 months on TDIU folks and whack them with a reduction ( such as from 70 to 50% on bent brain syndrome).  They'll then give you a raise on another injury/disease to keep you within the TDIU range(over 70% combined) but it restarts the 10 year DIC clock on your spouse.She finds out about this about four months after you die and they refuse to give her the DIC. Been there-done that one.

One of my clients got whacked down from 100 to 70 like that in 89 at 4 yrs and ten months. He was getting seizures from eating 16 different brain meds so he quit eating them. VA said if he wasn't eating them then he must have gotten better. He had to fight all the way to the BVA to get it back in 91. They didn't give him two exams and couldn't show that it was going to be a permanent improvement. Some of us feel VA "cheats" at this reduction game.

My suggestion is to get a law dog before you go to the BVA on appeal if you can't head it off. If you are using DAV or even have them listed as the POA, you must believe the earth is flat. No insult intended, but they(DAV) have the power to okay anything on your claim without even asking you if it's hunky dory. Could be you'll read about it on eBennies after it happens next month. I'd send in a rescission letter voiding the 21-22 post dated back to last month to be safe. 

Edited February 25, 2017 by asknod

[FormerMember]

VACOLS tells where your claim is in it's development or appeals stage. It stands for Veterans Appeals Control and Locator System. CWINRS ( Corporate Waco, Indianapolis, Newark, Roanoke, and Seattle) is the VR&Es pet computer but will often contain a lot of useful info-especially about disability and work capability for TDIU based on national statistics.

Information is where you find it. Lots of us are doing the extensive background check and signing up for remote VBMS access to Vets' c-files from home.

[MikeHunt]

13 hours ago, asknod said:

Actually, just viewing the c-file will have everything VACOLS and Cwinrs has in it. No need to chase around to all the computers looking for development. If they are as close as "preparation" for anything, it will be at the front of the .pdf.

Just look in the 'C-File,' eh?

Lawyers, LoL

[FormerMember]

Well, yes. Where else would we look? Used to be, I'd go down to Seattle and sit in the waiting room until I was permitted to view it. I take a liter or two of Pepsi and a huge bag of Cheetos. Chew with your mouth open and guzzle the Pepsi loudly. Burp a lot. Spill lots of Cheetos on the carpet and grind them in. After a while, they get the idea you're not leaving. Take it up a notch and eat a big can of pork and beans really late the night before. By law, I am allowed to view my own file. We all are. We are also entitled to copies of it periodically to aid in our defense. VSOs can view it 'in-house' at the RO as well. It's not a big mystery. 

[Buck52]

Heck yes View your C-FILE...lots and lots of veteran have won their claims by looking into their C-file.

And usually after years of Appeals.

The new VBMS  copied CD  sure makes it it easier to view!