C-file

[smilen66]

After denial of my claim for back, hip and shoulder in August 2009, I requested a copy of my c-file and filed for reconsideration for my back and hip based on new evidence. I added two additional (documented in smr) conditions (knees & feet). I finally received my c-file this week. I have 2 concerns about the contents of it.

1. I submitted an IMO and xray results for my thoracic back as new evidence for the reconsideration of my claim. They were mailed and receipted by U.S. Postal service on the same day same envelope. The xray results were included in my c-file however, the IMO was not. I contacted my VSO and he stated he will forward another copy and I will of course, send another one to the RO also. The point, I'm trying very hard to make, is the importance of checking your c-file. I worry about if sending it again because I'm not sure if the IMO will it be considered or even make it into my c-file.

2. My second concern is about a note found in my c-file.I am confused about the note contents and I'm not sure if it was suppose to be in my file. I will type pertinent parts of it.

Name:

Date:

Station:

User: Man's name is on note

Note Type: Develop Note

Associate to claim: Reopened Compensation (date)

Note suspense Date: (blank)

Satisfies periodic notification requirement: False?????

STR Review

1. bilateral knees: Tabbed

2. Flat Feet: Tabbed

3. Degenerative joint disease thoracolumbar spine: Reconsider within one year

4. Degenerative changes left hip: Reconsider within one year

5. Degenerative changes right hip: Reconsider within one year

According to VSCM-21-05-07 (couldn't locate to lookup), I only VCAA'd for new conditions and not the reconsideration conditions.

________________________________________________End of note_________________________

What does all this mean? Thank you in advance for all comments that will help me understand what's happening.

[smilen66]

How long ago was your claim denied?

My original claim was denied on Aug. 14, 2009. I filed this claim in Aug. 2008. I've since filed for reconsideration and will appeal the original decision before Aug. 2010.