Autherization

[JohnM]

O.K. The first of June my brother was called by his VA REP in Milwaukee, that they have gave him 100% P&T it is not the middle of Aug and still has not recieved his Reto, Everytime we call they say that it needs Autherization. How long does this usually take for Autherization? Its been two Months now. Do we need to call someone else besides the 800# and get Milwaukee?

Thanks JohnM's Wife Dianne

[Ron II]

There are many members better qualified to answer your question since I have been onboard for less than a month, BUT I will offer this. I read in one of the VA publications

that awards over a certain amount (possibly $26K ?) require an additional authorization by a higher level official. I'm sure there might be other legitimate reasons for the delay you cited.

I'm confident someone with a higher level of expertise will provide a better answer.

Good luck!

[Jay Johnson]

100% for PTSD now requires a "higher" signature also.....it's just VA politics.

[jbasser]

Awards at 25000 require 2 signatures.