How Long!

[JOHN1]

Filed for iu (and oyher issues, not tbore u) in March 09. The review board has had everything since Dec. 17 09.

Once at the board and ready for a decision per 1-800# is there any reasonable guess as to how much longer?

Also, is it possible to get aletter with decision before the 1-800 shows it?

Thanks

John

[jerrbilly]

It not just possible but likely you will get the decision before the 1-800 number shows it.

This is from my experience. I never call the 1-800 number unless it's totally necessary or if I want to request a fast letter or something.

Otherwise I always check up on my claim via IRIS. With IRIS your question will likely be routed to your RO that's handling your claim so you can get a more accurate update.

Jerr

Also, is it possible to get aletter with decision before the 1-800 shows it?

Thanks

John

[john999]

There is no way to tell how long you will have to wait for a decision because your claim is at the rating board. It could be more than a few months. Just check on your claim every few weeks to see if anything is missing.

[carlie]

Filed for iu (and oyher issues, not tbore u) in March 09. The review board has had everything since Dec. 17 09.

Once at the board and ready for a decision per 1-800# is there any reasonable guess as to how much longer?

Also, is it possible to get aletter with decision before the 1-800 shows it?

Thanks

John

JOHN1,

Don't depend on being able to track the status of your claim

with the 800 people, they can't do it accurately.

I guess you will have an answer within

1 - 36 months.

[JOHN1]

JOHN1,

Don't depend on being able to track the status of your claim

with the 800 people, they can't do it accurately.

I guess you will have an answer within

1 - 36 months.

Does the rtro check come at the same time as the decision letter, God willing.

[Pete53]

Actually your friendly Veterans Service Officer should be able to help.