[DRO APPEAL]

Berta, 

Thanks for all The Insight over the years..   APPEAL Homebound question...

  Im 70% P&T, IU, SMC k.  I am actually Homebound.  So, I can't go by the 100 Plus 60 for me. Im well aware of this.

I'm on DRO appeal for Entitlement  to Homebound SMC s.  7 weeks ago The DRO contacted me Via Email Stating he was going to render his decision. I sent back a Email Stating OK.  I had my C&P In Sept of 2015. I read It And Its all In my Favor. Plus, I had my Psychiatrist Fill out a 21-2680 HB/AA form. That too IS all In my Favor. Not counting the All My VA Files from my PhD, And Psychiatrist which Is about 2 feet thick..     Anyway, No Ebenefits, updates at all...    SO, I call 1-800 peggy for the heck of It. 

This Is what I was told from 1-800 peggy.  The Guy told me that The Appeal was ready for review.  I asked him did the DRO set Up a Hearing that I asked for? His reply, was No and there won't be.. Then I asked Him Is The DRO sending me for another C&P?  His reply was, No need too send you as you had one a year ago.  Then I asked what would be the time frame of my Appeal being completed?  He replied Your appeal will be done, closed, finish before OCT 23rd, 2016...   The 23rd Is a Sunday.....  

I asked how would you know the Exact date.   He responded to me by saying, Trust me by Oct 23rd all will be complete and closed.....

So, my question Is:    What Is your opinion On the 800-Peggy Guy told me?   Thanks For any and all comments welcomed...  Great site!!!!! 

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[DRO APPEAL/ NOD/HOUSEBOUND]

Gastone,  Thanks for the Info Brother..

Yes, my state has all the perks...   

[DRO APPEAL/ NOD/HOUSEBOUND]

Been reading this site for years. Great Info. Just joined today.

I applied for SMC s Housebound in April 2015. Got Denied in July 2015.  I filed A NOD for a DRO Hearing. NOD dated Aug 4, 2015.    I represent myself. Since june 2009 rated 70%, P&T, TDIU, SMC k.  For Severe Chronic PTSD, Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia,  Severe Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Depression. All Service Connected.  **I Already know that I Do Not qualify for SMC s rate on the 100%, plus 60% rule!!**   I am In fact Housebound.                            Last Sept the DRO sent for a C&P/DBQ. 3 days after that I went on Myhealthevet read the report. All In My favor all positive. I asked my VA Psychiatrist to fill out a VA Form 21-2680 ( not sure it the form number right). But the Form for HB/AA...  All In my favor again...  that's not counting the 2 foot thick folder I sent In for this claim.                                               ****My Question is:  The DRO Emailed me 6 weeks ago. He stated that If I had no further questions he was going to render his decision on Entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation at the Housebound Rate.  The same day I emailed back stated no questions. You can render your decision.***  Since then I called 1 800 Peggy. Lady stated I see a appeal that's all she said she sees. Which Is non sense. No updates on Ebenefits at all,  No SOC, and No Award letter.  I asked for a hearing and apparently I'm not gonna get that. I'd never get down there to begin with...                                       What could the DRO be doing with my claim??? 6 Weeks since he was going to Render his Decision??????   I check the Monday morning workloads. They have Done 136 Apeals in 6 weeks. I've heard Nothing...   Input Is Greatly Welcome.               Thanks In Advance, Cricut