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I have been in 'Review of Evidence' since 08-16-2013 on my FDC. Filed for Hearing loss, tinitus, PTSD and an upgrade for my current sinusitis of 10%. They tell me it depends on your Regional Office. Some are busier than others. Mine happens to be Seattle and they say it is one of the busiest. They being the Viet Nam Veterans Association.

My FDC is at Review of evidence and has been for 4 months. It also shows 5103 is overdue, so I called. The 5103 has been added and if I look at Evidence recieved it shows they have it too. I am waitng for the Preparation for Decision phase to kick in now. Do I read this right? All required evidence is there to move my case forward. Sounds like a rare positive note to me.

Oh well..thank you anyway. Like everyone else I am getting antsy and more worried as time goes by. I guess I should look at it as at least they didn't turn me down right away which may be a good sign.

Yes I am..I don't care for it though. It makes me feel much worse to puke up all that crap and remember it. The file says 'Severe PTSD' on my annual Physical. Anyone know why the C&P has not been done? Should it have been?

. I would like to know when I might expect a C&P exam for any or all of these. I would have thought C&P info would be needed evidence and be done at 'Gathering Evidence' stage. Review of Evidence is explained as all evidence required has been provided (or words to that effect). Current Status; REVIEW OF EVIDENCE, (Been stuck at this phase for 4 months.) FDC Claim Began; 03/28/2013 Projected finish; 01/13/2014 to 07/19/2014 Increase for current 10% Sinusitus PTSD Diagnosed by VA Phsyciatrist Hearing Loss Tinitus

Thanks..I appreciate the spirit lift you folks always help with. Too bad the VA doesn't have this 'bedside manner' (or at least in my experiance anyway).

IME/IMO don't know what that is. DBQ ditto, The VA Pshycologist is the one who said I have PTSD. She noted my stressor in a report and she wrote it all in my file too. I was told if I submit any Evidence it will move me backwards in the system to 'Gathering'. I suppose I am just nervous like everyone else here while I get passed from in-box to out-box and nothing happens. Or so it seems to me. Knowing some bearocrat has my future in thier hands and they know nothing about my needs other than what is allowed to be reported on forms is really just making us just someones paperwork instead of humans.

Ebenefits says that I have to Write to the Records Center but does not provide a form or address. I cannot find how to copy my C-File from the RO. Sorry if I am difficult, it is a big jump from a dial phone to a computer for me.

How do I access my C-File? Do I need to? What to look for?

No problems for me, I just got out a minute ago. Open Claims Date of Claim Estimated Claim Completion Date How claim completion dates are estimatedClaim completion date ranges are estimated based on statistical analysis of average processing times for each Regional Office and type of claim. The minimum estimated completion date is determined by adding your Regional Office's average claim processing time to the claim start date.The maximum estimated completion date is determined by adding your Regional Office's average claim processing time and the standard deviation to the claim start date. Please note that the average time to complete a claim may exceed the maximum estimated processing time, in some cases by many months, due to unique circumstances for each specific claim. Status Claim Type Updates Actions 03/28/2013 01/13/2014 to 07/19/2014 REVIEW OF EVIDENCE Compensation

Thank you for the Healthy way to look at this! I hate to say it but the Government lied to us? That just can't be true!

After reviewing my DD214's I found a reference to a Article 15 I recieved in 1969. I was gone for the weekend and ended up with the Flu. The Air Force Base told me to stay put at my Aunt's house and not to worry. Still got a Art 15 for AWOL anyway. Then immediately sent to Viet Nam. I thought Non-Judical Punishment was not to be recorded in service records. I thought they were held by the Unit only. Anybody else have these things?

Good question, wish I had thought of it.

I am afraid they will low ball me with no C&P just to close a Claim. Then I am in the much loved Appeals process for years.

I have been at 'Review of Evidence' on my FDC for 4 months. Question I have is, at which stage of the process is the C&P scheduled? Am I at that point? or is it further at Prep for Decision?

The 5103 is just a formality letter they will send to make sure you have all your evidence in to them. If you add new evidence it moves you backwards. My FDC was started 8 months ago and I am in 'Review of Evidence'. Been ther for 3 months. Time depends on how busy the office is in your State. My State (Washington) average time line is 15 months. You can speed it up if you are out of work by adding documents to prove it. I don't know exactly how that works but my Representative mentioned it.

Don't you hate noobs...dummies like me are slow to learn. Thought I was being helpful, guess I should have asked first. Thanks Stretch

We are with you now and some of us are in similar straights. It seems like we keep snatching defeat from the jaws of success every time. In my case it is there is a dark cloud behind every silver lining. I don't know how but, I seem to self destruct and lose jobs and relationships. I have had over 50 jobs since I ETS'd in 1975.

These Folks who are rude and condensending forgot what we would do those types in a war zone stuation. In Nam we would roll a smoke grenade in thier hooch as a reminder not to be a dick. Worked every time too. Squared away a Butter Bar and a First Sgt in one night. We had no Race issues or any other kind of inter personnel problems. We were busy protecting each other and staying alive. My son is 40 now and asked me what I fought in Viet Nam for. I told him it wasn't for God or Country or Flag..it was for the person beside me in Combat.

What is a PEC?

The day the Earth Stood Still..one of my all time favorites, Michael Rennie and Gort, Klatoo barada nicktoe

I logged in and it sent me to a yellow background 'freemarket' named site. Nothing but links and garbage line after line.

I found that out about secure messaging. Do they also document appointment requests and the reasons. I ask because I am having problems and have requested my Phsyciatrist make an appointment. She sent me one for 3 months from now. Probably too late to help but I will keep it anyway. My Employer told me in confidence that my job is 'going away'. He will not put it in writing so I can't speed up my Claim without proof. Really in a pickle cause I don't want to tell my Wife and catch hell, so as with everything I have to keep my mouth shut and take it. It just keeps getting better every day eh?

I don't know if it is new or not, but , I found a way to go directly to myhealthyvet from Ebenefits site without logging in to myhealthyvet. I also found a way to write in past Military Medical issues on Myhealthyvet that are not currently listed. For example it did not show the Surgery on my Ears I had in Nuremburg in 1973. I also had Surgery on my Sinus's in 1981at Loma Linda. Or that I was shot in the thumb in Viet Nam and refused a Purple heart in 1970. Medics in the field did not keep records, only if you needed to go to the rear area was it noted. I would have been embarrased to get an award for that with my brothers suffering REAL wounds. Don't remember all the hoops/links I took to get there but I am sure I can do it again as needed. Just hack around and see what links take you to where. If everyone already knows this I will feel like a real dummy!

I thought I was alone in checking ebennies so often. It is good to hear there are other folks not happy twisting in the wind waiting. That itself is therapy to people like me. Thank you all