mrp Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Need help understanding BVA -hearing process. I received notice that my requested travel section hearing has an estimated wait of 325 days. It says I can withdraw my hearing request and have my case immediately forwarded to The BVA. My question is: what is the advantage of the hearing . It seems that it would be less wait without it. If I submitted a detailed explanation of disagreement, would there be much benefit to a hearing. I guess I am not sure what happens at the hearing other than explaining verbally why I disagreed with the decision I am also concerned that I might be too ill to make the hearing, so a VSO might be representing me. Should I wait for a hearing or should I withdraw request for it so it goes to the BVA quicker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Kelly Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'd go for quicker. I read there's only a Slightly higher approval rate for hearings. Just an opinion- don't wanna leave ya hangin. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I agree. And remember- once transferred to the BVA, you can still send them more evidence right up to the day they decide the claim. I sent additional evidence directly to the BVA when I was there and then I contacted either the BVA ombudsman or called the BVA to make sure they got it.(I sent it USPS Priority with Tracking slips too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted January 10, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 10, 2011 I had a BVA hearing. It lasted 15 minutes. It did not influence my decision at all. I would not waste my time with such a hearing. I had a lawyer and he submitted a brief and it made no difference. The whole process takes too long as it is for the result you get which is often a remand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrp Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks for the advice. I was actually thinking that there must be some big advantage to having a hearing, but was not sure if it was worth the extra wait. It is difficult to wait when very ill. I guess I need to withdraw my request for the hearing. Does anyone have an idea how much quicker it will be without a hearing. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Does anyone have an idea how much quicker it will be without a hearing. Thanks again mrp, My guess would be 1 - 3 years without a hearing before you would have an answer, and about 3 - 5 years with a hearing. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Need help understanding BVA -hearing process.
I received notice that my requested travel section hearing has an estimated wait of 325 days.
It says I can withdraw my hearing request and have my case immediately forwarded to The BVA.
My question is: what is the advantage of the hearing .
It seems that it would be less wait without it.
If I submitted a detailed explanation of disagreement, would there be much benefit to a hearing.
I guess I am not sure what happens at the hearing other than explaining verbally why I disagreed with the decision
I am also concerned that I might be too ill to make the hearing, so a VSO might be representing me.
Should I wait for a hearing or should I withdraw request for it so it goes to the BVA quicker ?
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