sam1962

I submitted this appeal based on information that the TN VA Rep told me. He was the one to tell me to put the appeal in on my tinnitus. He stated that a recent (when we talked) court case stated the VA should have awarded me a higher percentage due to having tinnitus in both ears. I submitted this for a Decision Review Officer Appeal Process on 9 Jan 2012 and check eBenefits Online often and have never seen the status change. I called at the one year mark and was told the back log was about 275 days for Tennessee. Not sure why mine is taking so long.

I submitted my NOD over a year ago. SO far I have heard nothing on it except the letter asking how I want it processed. Is it normal to take a year to just get it looked at by the local VA office?

I recently was awarded 70% for compensation. 50% for A mental Issue 10% left knee 10% right Knee 10% lower Back 10% tennitus They also approved my shin splints but just added it to my knee issues. But they denied my claim for 100% hear is what they wrote: "Although the VA Examiner stated that your fibromyalgia has an impact on your ability to perform both physical and sedentary work, this condition has not been linked to your active military service." Should I try to get a reconsideration of this response or try another route to get 100% TDIU? Thanks