Appeals Modernization Act AMA

75 questions in this forum

1. Supplemental claim

   Filed a supplemental claim 12 days ago. Sent a current diagnosis from VHA of combat related PTSD (they diagnosed me with other stressor related disorder at 30%) and evidence of symptoms and interactions with police that should put me at 50 or 70% in like 50 pages of evidence via . Called 1800 number today to check on status and they said that it had already been decided for 10/20/2020 (tomorrow???) and no new C&P was given. Does this seem a bit fast to you? Does that mean its unfavorable or have you seen favorable decisions made that quickly?

   Asked by XIbodybag, Yesterday at 02:56 AM

   • supplemental claim
   • ptsd
   0 votes
   6 answers
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3. Scars, Disfigurement Supplemental..HELP

   I will apologize in advance for the lengthy message but I am looking for insight on what may be happening here. Dec 2019 I filed claim for CCCA - which is a progressive alopecia typically found in certain group of women and very specific symptoms. I combed STR and found first instance of it in 2003 while active duty. I was treated over the years but it progressed (nothing you can do to stop it only slow it down). Based on disfigurement criteria I believe that my records, statements, etc. met at least four of the requirements. Last 3 years I had been treated by dermatologist and this was her specialty. She wrote medical opinion and completed DBQ (although not correc…

   Asked by NCVetGirl, August 29

   • supplemental claim
   • scars
   0 votes
   14 answers
4. Heart Attack Secondary to Depression, Should I appeal?

   Forgive me if this has been asked previously. I am trying to navigate the site and did not find anything searching for it. I am currently service connected at 50 percent for depression, listed as MDD and Anxiety. Had a heart attack last year. STEMI. CAD diagnosis. In discussing lifestyle changes, I was asked what my stress level was as far as job, home life, leisure, prior health, etc. Stress is high and depression is thick and real. Was told that the depression and anxiety COULD be a contributing factor and Id want to be as stress free as possible. Applied for secondary heart attack, due to depression and anxiety with VA. had C&P exam. Saw doctor (contracto…

   Asked by dbgrace1970, October 5

   • heart
   • attack
   • depression
   • appeal
   0 votes
   9 answers
5. Denied Claim due to Telehealth?

   If your claim was denied due to telehealth reasons please do yourself a favor and read over/ reference this very important BVA case: https://www.va.gov/vetapp20/files3/a20003992.txt

   Asked by ShuMan, September 30

   • higher level review
   0 votes
   2 answers
6. High level Discussion time! To request a call or no?

   Hey Fellow Vets, Let's talk about high level reviews! Once your claim is denied or you think you should of been rated higher, you can request one of three appeal lanes (HLR, Supplemental, BVA). One of those appeal lanes is called a high level review. You can add no new evidence to a high level review (No new med records, IMO's) but you can request an INFORMAL CONFERENCE WITH THE HIGHER-LEVEL REVIEWER. This is what I want to debate! Do you do the Informal conference or not? In my option, No! The word Informal makes that entire call questionable. When dealing with the VA, you do not want anything informal! Also that call push's your timeline out…

   Asked by ShuMan, September 27

   • higher level review
   0 votes
   9 answers
7. Claims timeline

   I had a higher level review, in July which errors where found. I had a new C&P on August 7th. I was told they are waiting on records. My question is long long can they drag out a records request? They should have my records since this is just correcting errors.

   Asked by Joey Ross, September 29

   • higher level review
   0 votes
   2 answers
8. Stressor verification

   I was told this morning that they where waiting on stressor verification. I was in northern Iraq, as part of Operation Provide Comfort, with hazard duty pay. this was almost 30 years ago. Riot control, mine fields, etc.. We didn't have cell phones or video and not everything was reported everyday, like it is today. C&P was in my favor. guess they are trying to deep six me

   Asked by Joey Ross, September 1

   • ptsd
   0 votes
   3 answers
9. Higher level review

   ok, only thing that have not been closed is records research. Any thoughts on timeline?

   Asked by Joey Ross, August 28

   • closing out claims
   0 votes
   11 answers
10. Higher level review

    called today, and was told they have requesting my service records, and that was the only thing that they where waiting on. Any insight?

    Asked by Joey Ross, August 28

    • service records
    0 votes
    4 answers
11. decision review officer

    Found out this morning, that they are awaiting info from VA decision review officer on my claim. Any insight would help...

    Asked by Joey Ross, August 21

    • higher level review
    0 votes
    10 answers
12. Higher level review

    Ok, update, looks like they are waiting on 20-0999 from DRO. Any insight on this Form?

    Asked by Joey Ross, August 21

    • form 20-0999
    0 votes
    1 answer
13. Higher level review

    At what amount, does a claim in Higher Level Review, have to be sent to be approved by someone else?

    Asked by Joey Ross, August 19

    • retropay
    0 votes
    12 answers
14. BVA

    Has anyone had experience with the RAMP BVA? I elected to see a veterans law judge. I fought and got mine accepted by the BVA with a date of November 2019.

    Asked by KC3, August 12

    • ramp
    0 votes
    1 answer
15. Supplemental in AMA Timeline

    Original claim opened in Nov 2013 (Legacy) Claimed Denied Dec 2014 (Legacy) Submitted NOD in Jun 2015 (Legacy) Opted into RAMP July 2018 Denied Ramp May 2019 Supplemental Claim open June 2019 ( In decision phase now per VA) Flat feet (aggrivated due to ) From original claim date ( new DBQ, Medical opinion, Nexus, lay statement) On supplemental claim Knee condition from original claim date also supplemental claim (New DBQ, Medical opinion, Nexus , Lay statement) on supplemental claim Back condition from original claim date rated 20% Fibro Denied Hip condition denied I am waiting to see how this comes out (nerve…

    Asked by Miken2c74, August 9, 2019

    • @gbarmy
    • @buck52 @broncovet
    • @geekysquid
    • @t-bird @berta
    0 votes
    142 answers
16. Interesting information about legacy and AMA appeals

    Decision soon, Your appeal will soon receive a Board decision. Submitting new evidence at this time could delay review of your appeal. If you’ve moved recently, please make sure that VA has your up-to-date mailing address. So the reason I posted the Decision soon comment off of VA.gov is that this comment is no 20 months old and going on my appeal status. Now, I am not sure what most of you think "soon" means but I believe it means completing something in a timely and responsible manner. My appeal goes back to May 2015 and at the board docket November 2017. December 2018 VA.gov showed that I was awaiting a decision soon, now 20 months later it is still going to be …

    Asked by Smitty2020, August 18

    • nonsense
    0 votes
    3 answers
17. @MPOliver

    Everyone Who touches These Forum posts can Afford Five Bucks a Month to Support this thing we call hadit; and because we usually have right? IF I can at 74, Low Income SSA, Still Waiting for My VA Benefits; can't You as well???

    Asked by Michael Philip Oliver, August 17

    • subscription
    0 votes
    0 answers
18. How's The AMA Working For You?

    I opted in to the BVA evidence docket under the AMA in April, 2019. My appeals remained in Legacy and staff at the BVA refused to fix it even after I complained several times on the phone after finding the mistake on VA.gov showing I was scheduled for a hearing. The VA finally corrected their mistake this month and my appeals are finally in the hands of a VLJ at the BVA

    Asked by 63Charlie, August 13

    • mistakes
    • errors
    0 votes
    2 answers
19. Higher level review

    Ok, called 1-800 number hour ago claim was time stamped today, after two DBQs, one for ptsd, and one for other mental conditions where uploaded Monday. What does time stamp mean?

    Asked by Joey Ross, August 14

    • time stamp
    0 votes
    1 answer
20. Higher level review

    What is the timeline for? 38CFR 3.2502 C&P done. just waiting

    Asked by Joey Ross, August 13

    • correction of errors
    0 votes
    1 answer
21. Higher-Level Review Timeline

    Hi, 130 days for Higher-level review currently, but my VSO had the HLR informal conference talk with the higher level reviewer on 7/24/20. Anyone have knowledge of the typical timeline after the HLR is conducted? VSO said " We did have a two way conversation; but you know the deal; she sounded very positive about service connection but could not come right out and say it!", so i'm hoping the outcome is as good as he made it sound! Thanks.

    Asked by FlyboyLeRoy, July 29

    • hlr
    • ama
    • higher level review
    0 votes
    11 answers