Arizona Garry

Thanks to all, I just logged on and used the system, now I will wait patiently..

Could someone tell me what is IRIS and how do I get on it? I am on ebenifits and check the status of my claim which has not moved in 8 months. Can I check the progress of my claim through IRIS?

Hello everyone, I filed a claim in July, and had my C&P in August according to ebenifits they have received all required information and my claim is in the development phase and has been for approximately 8 months. I have heard nothing from the VA, can anyone give me an estimate on how long it takes to move to the determination/award phase? Should I wait or go back to the regional office here in Phoenix. Any advise? Thank you Garry T MSGT USMC (ret)

I am talking about SMR's, the letter that the VA sent me made it sound like they did not have my original SMR, however I gave them a copy. In any event they said that a decision would be made next month..

Good morning everyone, Received a letter from the VA stating that they had requested my medical records and if they had not received it by November 21 they would made a decision on my claims. They also stated that I could provide alternate proof and listed what I could provide, is the letter a type of form letter the VA uses? I gave the Va when I filed a copy of my medical record and dd214 and other requested docs. What happens if they can not find the originial medical records. I still have one copy left of my medical records should I give that to them, that would make two copies I have given them

Sorry all to the post, my finger was working overtime on the paste and cut,,

In July I submitted a claim for, Ruptured disklower backBilateral Tunnel SyndromeLimited Shoulder MobilityI had my C& P in August, with my claim I had submitted my DD214, Service medical record. All records that was requested I submitted to them. All of my issues are documented in my medical record, the VA had xrays of their own taken as part ov the C&P. Yesterday I was looking on eBenefits , saw that my claim is still in development and they needed more information ,, is the following like a form letter to them? We are requesting your service treatment records from the service department. You do not need to con...tact the service department yourself. If you have your service treatment records already in your possession, please submit them. Original records are preferable to copies. We need evidence showing that the following condition(s) existed from military service to the presen...t time: Limited Shoulder Mobility, Bilateral Tunnel Syndrome, Ruptured disk, lower back We are requesting your service treatment records from the service department. You do not need to con...tact the service department yourself. If you have your service treatment records already in your possession, please submit them. Original records are preferable to copies. 10/13/201011/12/2010We need evidence showing that the following condition(s) existed from military service to the presen...t time: Limited Shoulder Mobility, Bilateral Tunnel Syndrome, Ruptured disk, lower back 7/14/20108/13/2010You may be able to furnish documents that can substitute for service treatment records. Submit any o...riginal or certified copies of the following documents you have that relate to your disability during service: (If you only have photocopies, send them.) * Statements from military medical personnel (nurses, medics, corpsmen, doctors) * "Buddy" certificates or affidavits - (A "buddy" certificate or affidavit is a statement by a person who knew you when you were in service and knows of any disability you had while on active duty. The statement should state the dates and places they saw the condition(s) and should describe what they saw. If the person making the statement was on active duty at the time, they should show their service number and unit of assignment.) * State or local accident and police reports * Employment physical examinations * Medical evidence from hospitals, clinics and private physicians by which or by whom you may have been treated after separation * Letters written during service * Photographs taken during service * Pharmacy prescription records * Insurance examinations 10/13/201011/12/2010You may be able to furnish documents that can substitute for service treatment records. Submit any o...riginal or certified copies of the following documents you have that relate to your disability during service: (If you only have photocopies, send them.) "The above goes on but I have shortened it, is it now just a waiting game for the VA to see who gives in first?" Thank you all very much! We are requesting your service treatment records from the service department. You do not need to con...tact the service department yourself. If you have your service treatment records already in your possession, please submit them. Original records are preferable to copies. 10/13/201011/12/2010We need evidence showing that the following condition(s) existed from military service to the presen...t time: Limited Shoulder Mobility, Bilateral Tunnel Syndrome, Ruptured disk, lower back 7/14/20108/13/2010You may be able to furnish documents that can substitute for service treatment records. Submit any o...riginal or certified copies of the following documents you have that relate to your disability during service: (If you only have photocopies, send them.) * Statements from military medical personnel (nurses, medics, corpsmen, doctors) * "Buddy" certificates or affidavits - (A "buddy" certificate or affidavit is a statement by a person who knew you when you were in service and knows of any disability you had while on active duty. The statement should state the dates and places they saw the condition(s) and should describe what they saw. If the person making the statement was on active duty at the time, they should show their service number and unit of assignment.) * State or local accident and police reports * Employment physical examinations * Medical evidence from hospitals, clinics and private physicians by which or by whom you may have been treated after separation * Letters written during service * Photographs taken during service * Pharmacy prescription records * Insurance examinations 10/13/201011/12/2010We are requesting your service treatment records from the service department. You do not need to con...tact the service department yourself. If you have your service treatment records already in your possession, please submit them. Original records are preferable to copies. 10/13/201011/12/2010We need evidence showing that the following condition(s) existed from military service to the presen...t time: Limited Shoulder Mobility, Bilateral Tunnel Syndrome, Ruptured disk, lower back 7/14/20108/13/2010You may be able to furnish documents that can substitute for service treatment records. Submit any o...riginal or certified copies of the following documents you have that relate to your disability during service: (If you only have photocopies, send them.) * Statements from military medical personnel (nurses, medics, corpsmen, doctors) * "Buddy" certificates or affidavits - (A "buddy" certificate or affidavit is a statement by a person who knew you when you were in service and knows of any disability you had while on active duty. The statement should state the dates and places they saw the condition(s) and should describe what they saw. If the person making the statement was on active duty at the time, they should show their service number and unit of assignment.) * State or local accident and police reports * Employment physical examinations * Medical evidence from hospitals, clinics and private physicians by which or by whom you may have been treated after separation * Letters written during service * Photographs taken during service * Pharmacy prescription records * Insurance examinations 10/13/201011/12/2010 We are requesting your service treatment records from the service department. You do not need to con...tact the service department yourself. If you have your service treatment records already in your possession, please submit them. Original records are preferable to copies. 10/13/201011/12/2010We need evidence showing that the following condition(s) existed from military service to the presen...t time: Limited Shoulder Mobility, Bilateral Tunnel Syndrome, Ruptured disk, lower back 7/14/20108/13/2010You may be able to furnish documents that can substitute for service treatment records. Submit any o...riginal or certified copies of the following documents you have that relate to your disability during service: (If you only have photocopies, send them.) * Statements from military medical personnel (nurses, medics, corpsmen, doctors) * "Buddy" certificates or affidavits - (A "buddy" certificate or affidavit is a statement by a person who knew you when you were in service and knows of any disability you had while on active duty. The statement should state the dates and places they saw the condition(s) and should describe what they saw. If the person making the statement was on active duty at the time, they should show their service number and unit of assignment.) * State or local accident and police reports * Employment physical examinations * Medical evidence from hospitals, clinics and private physicians by which or by whom you may have been treated after separation * Letters written during service * Photographs taken during service * Pharmacy prescription records * Insurance examinations 10/13/201011/12/2010

I am waiting on an exam date, just don't know what to expect when I go in for exam

Still waiting on the actual exam date for foot surgery bilateal tunnel syndrom, herniated disk in lower back, was in traction, and loss of shoulder mobility these are all SC and in my med record. I was curious why it was recomended to have a POA for this claim

Hey everyone, Monday I got my letter from the regional office telling me that they have requested an exam date at the Phoenix VA Hospital, seems to be going smooth so far. I also got a call from the RO rep to go over my package and to inquire if I had anything else to submit, he also suggested that I have a POA with one of the service organizations, that made me wonder, why does it look bad for me. So what happens at the exam? what questions are asked and do they xray, just trying to get a picture here.. thanks for your time..