Per Dav Guy, My Varo Is Not Processing Any Appeals Yet

[Vync]

Not sure if what I was told was true, but I just talked with my DAV guy. He said the Montgomery VARO is not working on any appeals until the end of the year. He said all staff, including DRO's, are exclusively working claims.

Anyone else hear anything about this?

[broncovet]

Heard the same thing, also from the DAV. It would not be suprising.

It seems the Va has a "new model" for processing claims, that might delay DRO appeals, and delay them being sent to the BVA.

http://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/obama-hopes-vas-new-model-will-eliminate-va-claims-backlog/

[Vync]

They guy recommended I change my DRO request to a reconsideration of reduction of my asthma rating because I have about 3 months left. Granted my issue was related to them screwing up my rating, when I submitted my packet earlier in the year I provided copies of all necessary records to continue my previous ratings. This guy is also recommending I provide the DBQ (7 pages) to my doc to get a current assessment. My doc agreed to write an IMO, but not sure what they say when they see the longass DBQ, My asthma rating itself is protected (17 years SC), but I merely want them too look at the clear cut evidence showing I meet and exceed the 60% asthma requirements via steroid use.

I apoligize if I sound sound a bit frazzled, but I have been in the VARO ER three times in the past week and was pumped up with IV steroids again today (for angioedema).

Sorry, but thank's for helping

[Berta]

I sure hope the DAV guy told you that a reconsideration request does NOT stop the NOD clock.

[deanbrt]

You all need to get a second opinion. DAV is worthless. Call the American Legion VSO in your area and see if he/she says the same thing.

[deanbrt]

I will say this. When you go DRO you leave it in the hands of the RO. I wanted my appeal out of there as fast as I could get it and to BVA.

[jbasser]

Dont let a VSO drive the truck or you will both end up in the ditch.

J