Appealing Your Veterans Compensation Disability Claims NOD, DRO, BVA, USCAVC

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1. Does anyone know what does Administrative Case Processing mean?

   What does Administrative Case Processing in an Traditional claim appeal mean?

   Asked by Sailorman, July 28, 2018

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3. AM I BEING BADMOUTHED BY AN ATTORNEY?

   The last attorney I had refused to answer or return my phone calls. She made a decision, without informing me, to withdraw two appeals via her "contact" at the St Petersburg VA Regional Office that I had submitted for hearing loss and tinnitus I revoked her legal representation. This attorney refuses to waive the legal fees. I have tried, without success, to obtain new legal representation by other law firms. Once I send the law firm the letter they request showing where I released my former attorney, usually in a day or two, I get contacted informing me they will not be able to take my appeals. One attorney told me he was goin…

   Asked by 63Charlie, July 14, 2018

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4. CUE

   Hi, I called Peggy a few days ago to check on my NOD and during our conversation I brought to her attention that my 2016 C&P increased my MS bladder to 60% and my 2017 C&P reduced it to 40%. She asked if I received a letter re: reducing to which I said I never received a letter. She looked further and said my disease is static to which I replied "yes I know." I have been 100% P&T for 15 years. She said "CUE---my static status was overlooked" I agree, that is why I filed the NOD to dispute the reduction. Peggy encouraged me to opt into RAMP and to compose a letter which addresses the CUE. I have read about (from Berta and Alex, and others) how c…

   Asked by Holllie Greene, July 18, 2018

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5. RAMP Question about Winston-Salem VARO

   Has anyone else here have RAMP working out of the Winston-Salem, NC VARO office. Just curious if any decision outcomes out of that office. Day 77 here. Happy to know it is not at my original Waco VARO.........slow as Hell there.

   Asked by Wayne TX, July 25, 2018

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6. BVA Changes ,faster decisions

   "Strengthened by innovative tools, VA recently issued a record number of decisions for Veterans appealing their disability benefits claims. As of July 11, VA’s Board of Veterans’ Appeals has issued more than 64,025 decisions for fiscal year 2018, a record high tied to several efficiency innovations, including a new interactive decision template and a specialty case team, which have allowed the Board to serve more Veterans. “Decisions made by the Board affect Veterans’ lives and it’s up to VA to keep improving this process,” said VA Acting Secretary Peter O’Rourke. “We will continue to innovate throughout VA even while employing the new tools that are already mak…

   Asked by Berta, July 13, 2018

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7. mY condition worsens while at the BVA and 2nd remand

   mY condition worsens while at the BVA and 2nd remand. The doctors are running tests to find out what new liver disease I have and good possibility of big problems, as several of my diseases are already fatal. Pancreas, liver, etc. But now they have to continue with more than cat-scans, but now more biopsies, etc. Do I need to send them any new diagnoses while my appeal is at BVA< or will they get the papers from my records while still at the BVA? These new diagnoses and diseases are related to my claims. The VA surgeons as the disease progresses that they will be happening, because of the diseases I have it is natural progression for the other organs getting diseased…

   Asked by retiredat44, November 18, 2017

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8. AMC denial remand

   so I received the AMC denial of my DVTs in service related to my TBI/COMA. I had dx in 2007 mostly and multiple paperwork I submitted in with my claim in the original appeal that remanded this issue to the AMC. I also experience random leg pains and experience times of heaviness in one or the other leg causing me to fall. I've had more recent an MRI of my spine and lumbar which was searching for an answer to the leg issue but found no DVTS again 10 years later. Now I had the past in service dx of my DVTs so how can the RO/AMC deny my claim based on no new dx and not even citing the old dx in there evidence? Do I need to do another Support statement to the BVA directly ask…

   Asked by jfrei, July 14, 2018

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9. Question about Appeal NOD

   Been trying to get a straight answer to this but no one seems to know. Maybe you guys can shed some light on this and what I should do. I Recently won an appeal for Headaches and TMJ. I originally filed back in 2010. Since 2010 I've been having multiple symptoms of these conditions. In June 2018 I received the case decision letter in the mail. I was granted 30% for tmj backdating to 2015-2016. and 10% from 2016 to present. I didn't receive any back pay because the BVA altered my dates so it wouldn't be any backpay even though I've been treated for these conditions since 2010. My question is, can I file for a NOD asking for a DRO to take a look at this, along wi…

   Asked by Wjason777, July 12, 2018

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10. FEEDBACK FROM THOSE WHO HAVE HAD DRO HEARINGS

    The DRO hearing, if things go well, will take years off the appeals process. For those who had a good outcome, what were your success strategies? Did you present new nexus letters/IMOs, new and material evidence, refuting bad C&P exams to win on getting service connection? Did any of you present new VA 21-4138 forms, lay statements at the DRO hearing as a strategy? For the unfortunate vets that did not win, would you be kind enough to offer an opinion as to why you think that you failed to win at the DRO hearing? BTW, I just received a notice of an upcoming C&P exam for erectile dysfunction. How in the world am I going to prove my ho…

    Asked by 63Charlie, July 17, 2018

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11. ATTORNEY & FREE ADVICE WHICH IS THE BEST

    I don't post that often but when I see things going on which cant be correct I will say this if you hire or try to hire an attorney they maybe take your case or maybe not. If they do, don't you ever disagree with his decisions about your claim from the same u hired or what he files for you either you trust him or trust free advice which ever is best for you. Attorneys get paid to win. VSO get paid either way from yours truly . At least I can do a background check on my attorney , but can you do the same for free advice ???

    Asked by porgee, July 16, 2018

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12. Should I appeal?

    Do I have a case to appeal to get back pay to my initial predischarge exam? Honorably discharged March 2005 with 30% disability. Received 0% SC for restricted lung disease (claimed as obstructive sleep apnea- this is exactly how it is written on my VA decision letter at predischarged exam). Service medical records with documented issues of sleep disorders 2012- Sleep Study diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea -( Naval Hospital referral 3rd party) 2016- Sleep study diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea, issued CPAP Filed claim for sleep apnea in Jan. 2017 Granted 50% for obstructive sleep apnea. My decision letter states: The examiner indi…

    Asked by navyguy357, July 16, 2018

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13. appealing denial 3 years later but epecial

    Hi all! Long time no type. I was just wondering something. About 3 years ago i was d3nied for a series of claims. One being calcium deposits in my lungs. The denial was basically no treatment for issue first seen in militarY. I am now receiving treatment for calcium in my lungs that was first documemted in the military. The pa did state that there was a nexus but no treatment. I feel confident on refiling but need some advise on where to begin. They did me so rottten on the initial that i want to b3 fully loaxed for this battle. Ask all the questions you need. Thanks in advance.

    Asked by SpcDearman, January 13, 2017

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