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Va Again Proves They Are Clueless In Iris Message
Greetings all: Well received an IRIS response to my inquiry on Appeal status. They informed me my form 9 from November 2008 is reviewed and waiting for my POA to complete form 646, when they have received that form from my service organization they will certify to BVA. The only problem is I have never approved a POA and have never been represented by a service organization. They assured me the average processing time for a NOD from Detroit to BVA is 357 days. I sent them a reply clarifying I do not have a POA and have never had a service organization represent me. Additionally, I pointed out that at 1,837 days my NOD is taking 530% longer than avera…
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ptsd Statement Of Case
I just received a SOC from my 2 DRO Review appeals. 1. Increase of PTSD, currently rated 50% 2. File for IU I'm currently rated at 80%... 60skin, now 50 PTSD, 10 ankle, 10 tinnitus I was increased to 50% PTSD on appeal 1, but denied IU....on appeal 2. The reason for the denial of IU states that I have not been found unabled to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of service connected disabilities. My question is can I submitt additional evidence prior to going to the BVA. I have an outside Psychologist willing to write an IMO for me. I would hate to have to wait 4+ years... Would this help ?
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New: Update Dependents Online Now
Well, my claim, like others, processed without my dependency status... I submitted on ebenefits an updated form through the upload documents in the claim section and also mailed the form. Neither seemed to gain traction. Well, I recently noticed a new feature on ebenefits. There is a section now for the purpose of updating dependents. Two ways to get to it once logged in: Click on Apply for Benefits > Add Dependents OR Click on View My Status > General > View Open or Submitted Applications I did this and it was processed in less that 24 hours and my monthly payment amount in my benefit letter online is updated to the correct amount. Now to see…
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Clothing Allowance Denial
I'm being denied 2013 clothing allowance because the prescribed cream, benzoyl peroxide, I'm taking is for the face. I was issued a CA last year for the same condition. I haven't received a denial letter yet, but I got a call from prosthetics today. Has anybody heard of such nonsense?
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ptsd How Are Mulitple Claims For Different Amounts Rated On My Appeal
Hi thank you all for your advice in the past it is always helpful. I am hearing conflicting info from the vets I come across at the local VA waiting rooms about a final rating for service connection on multiple claims. I have an appeal in for PTSD as the primary and GERD and A-FID/SVT for my heart as secondary. I am already getting 10% for Tinnitus. So if all three from the appeal are awarded how do they come up with the final monthly award ? Thanks for your help Mike
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Claim Closed
I filed for a increase due to my 3rd surgery(spinal fusion).Well my claim closed before I had my C&P exam claim closed 11/04/13 .C&P 11/21/13. Guess I should file another appeal ?
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Very Handy Pamplet
This simplifies the claim and appeals process its easy to understand. I put it on my desktop for future reference . http://www.bva.va.gov/docs/Pamphlets/010202A.pdf
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Being Told The Nod Was Never Received
My father filed a Notice of Disagreement on September 4th. 2013. We checked ebenefits but it said that he didn't have an appeal. He called the DAV guy a month ago and he said that we should hear something soon. My father called the VA 2 weeks ago and they said they never received it and it's now too late to appeal but on the ebenefits website it shows that they received it on September 17th. Does anybody know how to proceed? Thanks
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Soc And Appeal
how long should i recive my SOC statment of the case if my statues on E Benefites stated SOD as of JAN 22 2014?
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Item From Appeal Closed - Next Steps?
Good morning, I noticed that one of my issues in appeal on eBenefits was now closed. Please help me understand the process: does the decision then come to me or back to the BVA? The decision was reviewed by a DRO at the local VARO (ATL). Also, my VSO said there is no change in conditions or percentages in the system. Would a rated condition show up that fast if the issue was closed on the 17th of Jan 2014? Thanks to all!
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Was Called By Vso That Dro Said Appeal Will Be Complete By End Of The Month. Whats Next ?
Hey guys new to site, have seen some great info and thank you. I was notified by my VSO today that my DRO told them that my appeal now 5 yrs. old will be done by the end of this month . What happens next ? Does it go to the rater and if so is this another lengthy process. Had DRO hearing Aug 19 2013. It is at the NYC metro VA.
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Appeal Being Closed By End Of Month. Whats Next ?
Hey guys , my VA rep called and said my DRO told him my appeal will be settled by the end of the month, What happens next? Does it go to the rater ?
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