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Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP)
What is RAMP? Launched in November 2017, the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) provides Veterans the opportunity to use the new review process in the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. The Act, otherwise known as the Appeals Modernization Act, was signed into law on Aug. 23, 2017. RAMP aims to provide eligible Veterans with resolution to their appealed claims as early as possible. RAMP will run through February 2019. At that point, The Appeals Modernization Act will be fully implemented. VA will process RAMP elections as long as necessary to resolve legacy appeals. How does RAMP work with VA’s A…
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RAMP DEVELOPMENT
I originally filed my claim 24 August 2014 and the denial came about 15 Sept. 2015. I filed a NOD right away contesting the results. In march of 2018 I got a notice to opt in the the new RAMP program which I did without hesitation. I figured why not i have already been waiting this long and what else could happen. Ill be the guinea pig to see how this works. I have nothing to loose. So a week ago I got a Call from V.E.S. scheduling a new C&P Exam for next week on a Saturday. Needless to say I was quite surprised about this development. I am happy this process is moving forward and I hope the results are positive. Im a little nervous about the exam as well. I will upda…
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Ebenifits effective date
Good morning everyone, Let me start by saying thank you all for all your input in keeping this community strong. Ok so I have been fighting the fight with va since 2015, originally rated at 20%, I submitted an appeal in dec 2015, than opt in the ramp in June 2018. I received my award of 80% last Thursday and have not received by brown envelope, but when I check ebenifits my effective dates next to my disabilities and the dates are all wack out. Example 1/28/2019, 11/3/18, and 3/4/19. I might be jumping the gun, but has anyone experience something like this. I haven’t received retro pay or anything
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Why RAMP is not living up to expectations (Just my newbee 2 cents)
Hi all, New here, but want to share my experience with RAMP. I came here looking for advice/ info/ direction, and it looks like some of you have had similar experiences with RAMP as I have had so far. I have been in an appeal for almost 3 years now, I elected a DRO review. During my appeal, I made contact with an old platoon mate who agreed to write a buddy letter on my behalf. Since this was considered "new" evidence, the lawyers' office helping me said I should opt into RAMP as I now have new evidence. I took their advice and went the RAMP route. The VA received my RAMP package Aug 2018. Since then, nothing has changed. When I call, they simp…
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Ramp was a waste of time
Ok... so I have been confused by what is going on with my claims, I opted in to ramp Jul 2018 . The claims were already in an appeals status and I had already requested de- novo reviews. So they took a claim that did not even exist in one case (Heart) and requested a C&P exam. In another case they decided to ignore the issue and what had been written when I requested an earlier effective date for my TBI rating and then denied the EED. In another case I asked for a separate rating for my sleep apnea, ( separate and apart from my asthma/copd) and I requested a step increase in my SMC from L 1/2 to M, because any rating 50% or more entitles the veteran to additio…
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Has anyone who enrolled in RAMP had a Hearing yet?
Just curious if anyone here who opt for a Board Hearing had a Judge Hearing (Videoconference or Live) yet? I appealed my HLR in October 2018 and was received by VA in early November and have not heard a lick. Wondering if anyone has heard anything about their Hearing date?
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RAMP questions
I will start, with some general information about RAMP. You may, or may not get a letter from VA asking you to opt in to RAMP. You can still opt in anyway, by completing this form: https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/docs/appeals-RAMP-Opt-in-form.pdf and sending it to the address on the form. Currently, you have to make a choice: 1. Higher level review. Use this option if you dont have new evidence, but think the decision maker erred on your claim. 2. Supplemental claim lane. Use this option if you have new "relevant" evidence. I personally opted into RAMP about a week ago, after procrastinating a while. Why did I do this: My clai…
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Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD and Sinusitis
I had made another post but I think this title is more appropriate. I got my RAMP decision letter for my OSA denial. In a nutshell, "The evidence does not show that sleep apnea is related to the service-connected condition of PTSD personal trauma, alcohol use disorder, nor is there any evidence of this disability during military service. In general, there is not a relationship of sleep apnea to post traumatic stress disorder. Sleep apnea involves the respiratory system and the airway where as PTSD is a mental condition. However, all cases are different. If you have a medical opinion from a physician stating that your sleep apnea is caused by PTSD with a reasona…
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duty to assist
So I've had my claim since 2011, I went through RAMP.... basically nothing changed when I got their decision (8 Feb 19) and 3 days later I got a letter from the VA, Evidence Intake Center, Janesville, WI stating, "We completed your request for Higher-level review, and discovered an error in our duty to assist in gathering evidence in support of your claim. We will take action to correct our error and forward your claim to the rating activity for further processing under RAMP." It's now 22 Feb, and I see nothing in Ebenefits or Va.gov. other than it's closed. Is this worth getting excited about?
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RAMP beginning to look dim already...
Hello everyone, I wanted to reach out and see if anybody else is having the same problem as me with the RAMP process. I have been in DRO appeal since Aug. 2017, no real movement. I received the Opt-In letter for Ramp end of July 2018. I opted into the RAMP August 1 and was in VA system by August 8 2018. I noticed after 45 days that e-benefits still showing DRO. I thought weird, contacted 1-800 Peggy who stated that they didn't even close out my DRO yet and shouldn't have happened. Peggy states "We got you," I laughed and said its okay your are the VA. Now almost sitting at 90 days in beginning of November. I check E-benefits my DRO is still open, I thought E-benefit…
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Left Knee rating decision under ramp 7 months to decision
Normally I would post this under winning claims, but because this was a claim rated under the ramp system I am listing the results here. First , I don't actually have the envelope in my hands, I am going by what shows on Ebenefits, which in my case has been consistent when listing actual service connected disability. I submitted my left knee claim secondary to my service connected right knee claim on Sept 2016, under the legacy system. I had provided an Independence medical opinion which indicated more likely than not. The C/P examiner however indicated it was less likely than not, and in fact went back ( I think it was ) 32 days later and come up with a diffe…
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The new AMA-Mobius loop?
https://asknod.org/2019/04/10/hadit-com-radio-show-the-ama-a-mobius-loop/
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