[Appeals Process]

I thought you just recently got your decision.

Is this the same decision you submitted your NOD on.

If yes - what was the actual date of the decision ?

IMO - it is very normal for a claimant to submit a NOD and not

receive anything from the DVA, (other than what you posted above)

for a year and many times, quite much longer than one year.

Here's a link to check some current appeal time frames at your VARO.

http://cironline.org/veteransclaims

Can you post what your NOD stated ?

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.

[Appeals Process]

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?

[What Should I Do Next?]

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