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rvance313

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  1. I do not have a copy of my C-file or the denial/decision paperwork from 2012 claim. The only information I have, is what is on eBenefits, and that's not much. Is there a way I could obtain that information?
  2. I wonder that same thing but as I mentioned earlier, I was caught up in changing addresses for a while so there is a good chance that they sent me the exam date and I never received it because of me no longer being at that address. It seems just as likely that they didn't even send it though, basing that on the premise that aren't always as honest as they should be, as you mentioned. I think that is what I will do when I bring up this up again; let them know that I never received the appt. date. You're a genius! Thanks again
  3. After about a month of phone calls to here and emails to there, I eventually ended up sending written letter to the VA directly requesting my orders and I think I ended up getting them in the mail a couple months later. Good news, just checked eBenefits and my claim has been moved from PDA phase to the PFN phase. Hoping to see good results. I guess I will just wait until this claim is complete and then take the steps that you recommended in an attempt to get my claim from 2012 recognized. Regarding my current claim, do you happen to know of any way to check my award approval/rejection status other than waiting around for the mail to come? Thanks again for your help ma'am
  4. Thank you ma'am for taking the time to reply and provide me with your input and information regarding my concern. To answer your question, yes it is very possible that the VA was not aware of my CAB prior to when I filed my current claim as it is not even listed on my DD214. I had to jump through hoops to obtain a copy of my orders for my CAB so I imagine the VA was not even aware of it until I provided it to them, recently. Another thing, when I filed back in 2012, I was in the process of changing places of residence and apparently I missed the notification informing me of my C&P exam. At the time, I did not have a VSO helping me out, I was completely oblivious to the process, and was not expecting appointments or anything of that sort. I guess I figured all I needed to do was file a claim, provide proof service and time spent in combat, and the VA would handle the rest. Like I said before, I had no clue. Looking back, I clearly see that there is no way in the world the VA will approve a disability without an examination of some sort so I should have known to keep my eye out for appointment dates. Either way, what's done is done and I've moved on from that. Given all that information and considering that, essentially, it was my fault that my 2012 claim was denied (for not making it to my C&P exams), would you still say that I would be entitled to retro from that claim, that is if my current claim is approved, of course? When you say the term CUE, it makes me think that the only way I would be entitled to retro from that claim would be if the VA made a mistake. I could be wrong; that is just what it sounds like to me. My concern is that VA may look at it as my fault that my claim was denied and reject my entitlement to retro from that claim. Your feelings?
  5. Glad to say that my PTSD claim is finally looking like it might be wrapping up soon. Like many others, I have been tracking my claim on eBenefits and have watched my claim status go from GOE to ROE, back to GOE and then to PFD, back to ROE, and now it is at the PDA stage where it has been for the past few days. Trying to remain optimistic, I am hoping to see it completed soon with a positive outcome. According to my VSO, who has been very helpful with this whole process, my claim is a pretty much an automatic approval as my C&P exam went well, I have orders for my CAB, and there isn't much to my case that would complicate things. I understand that this is all based on opinion but, once again, my optimistic way of thinking likes to think that she (my VSO) knows what shes talking about. With all of that being said, my initial intent to file date is 22 March 15, which according to my VSO, means that if my claim is in fact approved, I would receive retro pay from 1 April 15. This leads to me my main question... I filed a PTSD claim back in 2012 that was ultimately denied and I am trying to figure out whether or not I am eligible to receive retro pay from my initial claim or not. As I mentioned earlier, my VSO told me that it would only go back as far as my current claim which was supposed to only be a year but I have read on quite a few of these forums that people have received retro pay from far more than just a year. Just checking to see if anyone knows the facts on this subject or if it is even worth another battle with the VA. All advice is greatly appreciated
  6. OIF vet here. Like many, I currently struggle with the daily affects of past war zone experiences. I initially submitted a claim back in 2010 but was denied. Frustrated, I gave up on it and chose to deal with my struggles on my own. Following advice I was given, last year (March 2015), I submitted an intent to file a new claim. I have been following ebenefits to make sure if the ball is dropped, it is not on my end. Recently, my claim was moved from the "gathering of evidence" phase to the "preparation for decision" phase and about a week later was changed back to "gathering of evidence". None of this concerns me, as I know the process takes some time but from what I understand, I should be expecting something in the mail soon informing me of dates for my C&P exam(s). This leads to my purpose for writing this; I have heard/read horror stories about how vets seemingly have been totally screwed out of the compensation and help they deserve due to the ridiculous results from their C&P exam. I am simply trying to have my proverbial "T's" crossed and "I's" dotted when my exam date comes and also help all other vets that may be worrying about this same issue. What I mean by this is, I would like to know if there are things that I should avoid saying/doing or is there anything that anyone has thought hindered their ability to get the desired results from their exam, etc. Under no circumstances will I lie about my experiences or my conditions but I would like to ensure I do not screw myself using improper wording or something of that sort (as I have seen the VA has done to many vets).
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