What are the steps for the BVA and how long do they take.

[kent101]

My appeal for a sinusitis claim is at the BVA according to ebenefits. It says my claim is at intake processing. What are the next steps in the claim and how long do they take?

[broncovet]

To find out if your VSO knows your docket number, call him.  (Yea, right..like VSO's return calls to Vets..good luck with that)

Better yet, call the BVA Omnibubsman and ask him the docket number.  

You "might" get your national VSO to return your calls, if you are persistent enough.   This is a big problem with VSO's.  They are supposed to help Vets, but try getting one to return your calls.  (some might).  

[MikeHunt]

Thanks- Informative!!!!

Can/does the RO put bricks in the SOC process?

Is there a specified time they have to complete it?

Afraid I already can guess what the answer is