ptsd Expedited Claim Docs

[clw4514]

i got the brown envelope today saying that they are expediting my claim as requested. i was so excited! then, i read down further and notice they r asking for a bunch of info that was already sent in. makes me feel as if i am just being dismissed in a way. is this standard procedure? did they NOT look at my packet i sent in?? for instance, here is one of the things they say they need:

* we need evidence showing that the following condition existed from military service to the present time: ptsd due to sexual abuse.

ok, i sent in the ER visit for the rape kit, the results of the rape kit, the mhc visit due to the mst....how much more evidence do they need????? all was while on active duty.

its frustrating. what am i supposed to do? send in exactly the same docs i sent with the packet?

[sharon]

Not to worry :D . The information they asked your for is required by LAW. Even if they have the information, in case of an appeal, they have to show that they asked you for it. Put the smile back on your face. Send them a statement that you have no further information and continue to process your claim.

[Pete53]

If you know that they already have the info tell them that you want them to finish with the information that they have.

You got a boiler plate letter that they send to everyone.

Good Luck

[clw4514]

i am sooooo glad that u guys r here!! should i at least call the varo just to make sure? oh, and they asked me to participate in a pilot program called expedited claims adjudication (eca) initiative. anyone familiar with it?

[sharon]

Read this before you sign up for the program.

20080416_AM77_BVA_ExpeditedClaimsAdjudication.pdf

[supportmyfellowvet]

Sorry to hear that!

Always send your information to the VA via "CERTIFIED MAIL", request a signature, MAKE COPIES & track it.

This makes them responsible once they sign for it.

Most importantly state in your cover letter that you've made copies of the information.

It's sometimes best to mail more than one copy to the VA.

If you've covered all bases then they probably have it and it's not in the system.

Good Luck :D

[clw4514]

i did all that. hoping its like the others sd and just a plain ol' form letter. but, i certainly did panic when i saw it!

thx for the advice :D