Bva Timeline

[justrluk]

Good morning all -

I filed an appeal for a decision re: arthritis. According to my VSO, they failed to do a range of motion test and several other exams as part of the determination. When I received the original rating, they rated me at 40% for knees (without bilateral %), reduced to 20% for a pre-existing condition and 10% for the rest of my joints. In my NOD, I made it clear that I had no pre-existing conditions prior to military service as was NOT noted in my entrance documents (thank God I keep everything). So, I appealed.

This is what my timeline looks like so far. I requested a Video Telecon, but haven't heard anything yet (still too soon, I presume):

07/08/2008 - Local VA Office Decision - RO

02/11/2009 - Notice of Disagreement (NOD) - RO

02/17/2009 - Appeal Pending - BVA

02/23/2010 - Statement of the Case (SOC) - RO

03/24/2010 - Substantive Appeal (Form 9) - RO

12/15/2010 - Certification of Appeal - RO

So, is this good, bad or just plain normal?? Also, can anyone speculate when I could expect notification of a Telecon date? I've emailed my VSO several times, but she hasn't replied. Also, at what point can I call the BVA to find out info?

I also just read Wing's post re: waiver of RO Consideration. Should I file this now?

Appreciate all anyone can offer.

[carlie]

07/08/2008 - Local VA Office Decision - RO

02/11/2009 - Notice of Disagreement (NOD) - RO

02/17/2009 - Appeal Pending - BVA

02/23/2010 - Statement of the Case (SOC) - RO

03/24/2010 - Substantive Appeal (Form 9) - RO

12/15/2010 - Certification of Appeal - RO

just,

Are you sure this the timeline above is correct.

Seems to me it would be

07/08/2008 - Local VA Office Decision - RO

02/11/2009 - Notice of Disagreement (NOD) - RO

02/17/2009 - Appeal Pending - DRO

02/23/2010 - Statement of the Case (SOC) - RO

03/24/2010 - Substantive Appeal (Form 9) - RO

12/15/2010 - Certification of Appeal - from RO to BVA

[justrluk]

Carlie,

Thanks for the review. I just copied what was on eBenefits as it was shown on the page. This is also my first appeal, so I really don't know what to expect when (only from what I can read in the forums). What I read in your comment is that the RO has certified and transferred the appeal? That's what I'm not clear on: where is the package, and who do I bug about the status....

Thanks!

[carlie]

just,

Have you gotten any letter from the BVA yet saying they have received

your claims file.

You can try giving the BVA a call at (202) 565-5436 and answering a few questions

for them and then asking them if they have received your claims file yet to be under

their jurisdiction.

[justrluk]

Carlie -

Again, many thanks. No, no letter yet. I'll try the number you provided.

PS: Congrats on the back-pay and welcome to the 90% club!

[carlie]

Carlie -

Again, many thanks. No, no letter yet. I'll try the number you provided.

PS: Congrats on the back-pay and welcome to the 90% club!

just,

Your welcome.

I'm in hopes that my issues still under remand will

pan out bump me another 70% and make me a member of the 100% club :-)