BVA judge granted service connection!

[jwesley]

Ok today after speaking to the Buffalo, NY regional office. My rep received the judges decision an informed me that he granted my heart condition w/ an AICD implant service connected. Finally after dealing with them since 2012.

 I understand that an AICD is an automatic 100% rating based of from the CFR.

Anyone know how long the buffalo regional office will take to get my rating and benefits rolling?

An will they back pay me from when I had the AICD implanted?

What benefits will I receive from 100% VA comp?

[jwesley]

thanks syne7

[broncovet]

"How long" questions are always answered the same way:  "It will take exactly how long the VA wants it to take, and it wont happen one second earlier."  

Personally, I have had board decisions implemented in about 4 weeks, while another board decision took 3 years for them to implement.  

My best advice is for you to get a hobby, and stop watching the pot, as a watched pot never boils.  

If your decision is not implemented by the RO in 3-6 weeks, then you can start sending IRIS emails, inquiring on the status.  

In the interim, do you have automatic deposit set up, and does VA have all your dependents?  

You can also print out AB8 letters, ahead of time (sometimes), and begin getting the rest of your benefits, such as commisary, property tax exemptions, etc.  

Edited May 21, 2016 by broncovet

[pwrslm]

Make sure you address and bank info is correct in the EBenefits site.

Then, dont hold your breath.  It would be a shame for you to turn blue and die before you get paid.

[OldJoe]

Congrats, wish you luck

[flores97]

Congratulations!!

[jwesley]

Wait log Entry #1:

Well, its been 17 days since judge granted... I think I am beginning to lose my sanity. I check the bank every morning as well as ebennies. I wish I knew what was going on in that regional office. Ive drifted into the mindset of what kind of life I will lead when i receive the benefits.... I think I will dedicate my free time to being there to help the other wounded vets... Well end of log 1-6G out.