Can Anyone Explain ?

[JayBrown1]

What does it mean when the VA says "A decision will be made as expeditiously as possible."? Can anyone tell me the VA's definition of expeditiously?

I got a letter today stating that "Your calaim is currently under review by the rating board, and we are awaiting a decision. A decision will be made as expeditiously as possible."

I already knew it is with the rating board, it's been there since Feb 7, 2007. Why are they wasting time telling me what I already know? When they should be spending that time getting a decision made.

[JR Reihs]

Computer generated waste of paper......after a certain time , the VA computer will spit out a feelgood letter, thats what you got.

[Pete53]

I think that your decision was decided and is in a quality review. They will probably be done fairly quickly. You might call 800-827-1000 and see what they have to say.

Good Luck

[jbasser]

I agree with Pete, call them. When you reach them be real nive, They may give you a hint.

They did for me last year.

look for this key words. Award.

Good Luck

[betrayed]

If you don't know how to do a claim, or want to learn more, I strongly urge you to acquire a copy of The Veteran's Survival Guide; How to File and Collect on VA Claims (2nd ed.) by John D. Roche and published by Potomac Books in Dulles, VA. This is an outstanding book prepared by a vet with 16 years experience as a VA Claims Adjudicator and as a CVSO in Pinellas County, FL. John has two other books coming out regarding PTSD claims and appeals.

B)

I have this book, and everyone should have it, but in the book he says everytime your claim moves one of these letters are generated B) so take that as a good sign!

[Berta]

Jay- my claims were sent to the BVA and I got them back in weeks as they were sent there illegally-

The BVA sent them back for expeditious treatment. That was last August.

Guess what- I have a phone log and check the status every 2 weeks- I feel I AM getting expeditious treatment.

I filed the AO claim in Feb 2003. I actually believe that for the first time in years the remand caused them to read my evidence.

The only hold up since the remand -is due to a SF 95 I filed against them.The claim went to his office for a d few weeks-

The RC would not decide on this case so I have until 9-1-07 to sue in Fed court-

It appears they should have a decision by then that reflects my medical evidence

(which my POA assured me they will use this time) so the pending FTCA issue will be moot.

After 4 1/2 years I actually have more patience now then I did because I know the VA is reading my stuff.

I dont care if they come up with some VAOLA crapola because I can fight back-

but it is frustrating-I know- when you wait and cannot assess what the next tactical battle maneuver should be.

I think a claimant has to always be prepared for the worse case scenario long before that happens and to try to assess how they can fight back a negative decision-before it arrives.and hopefully they will get an award letter instead.

[Ricky]

Jay I noticed from your profile that you have to deal with the Montgomery VARO. Their definition of expeditiously is sometimes in the far, far future. I have dealt with them for over 7 years now and I am still looking for one of them that can read, speak and write. A one word summary for them would be "incompentent". As for the letters, I finally sent then a letter and told them to quit wasting their time, my time and all of Alabama veteran's time by sending out such nonsense. That was two years ago and I have not seen one since then (guess they took me off their spam list for snail mail). Up until that point I had received one about every 60 days. The problem I have with such letters they are simply stated by you generic pieces of crap that does not do anyone any good to include the VA. As you said they need to concentrate on training their personnel and processing claims. Some may not think that this is such a big deal but if you count all of the man hours and funds spent (paper, ink mailing cost etc....) it becomes a big deal. Lets see, 600,000 claims pending, 90 percent of them will be pending over 2 years..... Wow thats a lot of wasted manhours and money spent if they do in fact send out one of them buggers every 60 days.