Dro Request For Hearing? Confused

[SolInvictus]

Fellows, can the DRO request to see the vet before making decision? If so, what are the pros and cons of the vet declining this request if the vet feels his new and material evidence is sufficient and nothing good can come of giving the DRO more grounds to circumvent the IMO and C&P results.

[SolInvictus]

I discovered it is all a crap shoot and the key is to never accepting no for an answer. I would visit with a VSO before, like the American Legion. DO NOT use DAV.

Good point. I've got the vfw but I can't say they've been too Stella up till now.

[carlie]

Does anyone know the 38CFR section that governs the DRO concerning hearing requests? I would feel better if I read the regs and knew just how far they can stray to deny the vet outside of objective doctors evidence regarding PTSD and tbi claims

Go to the link below for your research.

http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/M21_1MR1.asp

Chapter 4 - Hearings

Chapter 5 - Appeals

Section C - Decision Review Office (DRO) Review Process

[SolInvictus]

Thanks Carlie