Getting My C-File

[63Charlie]

Need to file a NOD on a recent Tinnitus claim denial.

Sent in a request, FOIA etc., for my C-file.

VA acknowledged receiving my request on Ebennies and shows a date of 2018 when I can expect them to make a decision as they have my request categorized as a new claim.

I was thinking I read where there are specific deadlines requiring the VA to meet my demand for the C-file.

Anyone know what the time frames are requiring the VA to comply?

Edited May 21, 2016 by 63Charlie

[63Charlie]

Wentzel, Mary Ann, VBASLOURMC <maryann.wentzel1@va.gov>	Jun 14 (8 days ago)
to me

 

 

 

 

 

Good afternoon Mr. 63Charlie,

 

I’m writing to let you know a copy of your VA claims folder, on CD, has been mailed.  Attached is a copy of the UPS tracking number. 

 

If you need anything else or have any questions, please let me  know.

 

Thank you,

 

MARY ANN WENTZEL

Management Analyst, Director’s Office

VA Records Management Center

St. Louis, MO 

 

Edited July 20, 2016 by 63Charlie

[rootbeer22]

Buck52:

Thanks for the info...I'm over 300 days right now?

Thanks,

Rootbeer22

 

[Buck52]

Unfortunately a lot of us are running over  300D days  & counting

I am hoping mary ann wentzel will get the Ball rolling so-to speak.

When we request our cfile from the wrong people /wrong place that much longer to get it.

I would suggest to email Mary Ann @St Louis and have her to check the status of your c-file..I requested mine 2 times and the first date is well over 300 days closer to a year (not a word) I requested on Oct 1st 2015d she check the status and I should be getting it in July 2016  some time  if not she said to let her know.

[rootbeer22]

Buck52:

Just got a call from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St Louis., MO regarding my C-file Request. I was told that they currently have 75 people on 2 shifts working a backlog of 80,000 C-file Requests? He went on to say that they are training more people to come on board and help with the backlog. The rep also that a request for a C-File is a Privacy Act request and not a FOIA? So, the 20/30 day timeline rules for FOIA don't apply to Privacy Act Requests according to him so I'll need to verify that?  I said my main problem is that I had to file my NOD last week without the benefit of  having the opportunity to either review or challenge aspects of the C &P exams which determined some of the SC denials on my claim. He said that he was a veteran himself and could empathize with that problem? Anyway, he said that my C-File should be in my possession within the next 30 days---so we'll see?  I asked for a NOD/ DRO Review so it's going to be about a year or so anyway before they even look at my NOD paperwork?

Godspeed Rootbeer22

[Buck52]

OIC

Well maybe you will get it soon. I am hoping my comes in next month.

will be 9 months. since I requested the last one

Good Luck rootbeer

Edited June 23, 2016 by Buck52

[John Royal]

I faxed my 3288 in 2 days ago and got a confirmation that it was received. I will give them a month and then it straight to Ms. Wentzel after that!

Edited June 24, 2016 by John Royal
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