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hypertension My Nod Status Is In Limbo - Berta & Folks?
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bob_abad
Hi,
#1. My NOD-Appeal status:
It's been 5 five months since I hand delivered my NOD(Hypertension=>secondary to DMII; AO) in Oakland- VARO. He date stamped my front letter. Been calling every 30 days just to check in, and it's been the same reasoning that my appeal is in the system. Sorry we are backlogged, overloaded, & bla bla bla..Okay, that's fine! I have never received a VA confirmation letter that they have my appeal-NOD in their system, etc..
Today(10/19//07), I called in, and my call was diverted to the Utah office. This rep was very helpful but he informed me that there was no activitity updating in my appeal panel in their system. He said, nothing was loaded(don't know what this means-VA lengua probably?), and most likely there was no entree?. I am not connected w/ any service organization until now as I have been doing it on my own all this time. Less than a year ago, I filed for my DM-II & Hypertension as long term effect of AO. I was awarded w/ 40% SC on DM-II, but denied on Hypertension which I've had for many years now.
Any advice on how I can accelerate this claim? Taking time off, should I walk in on Monday @0800am at Oakland-VARO, and consult directly with the onsite service representative? Can I ask to see a DRO for assistance at this time? Will this help my appeal?
#2. My Re-open(re-evaluation) file is more active: (Tinnitus & OSA)
Also hand delivered this one too. Received 2 letters so far. One informing me they received, and the recent one stating my application for Compensation is being processed accordingly.
Meantime, I was scheduled for 2 C & P test: 1) Cardio-pulmonary, 2) for CPAP clinic
Will wait what's next...
Hints & Tips is much appreciated for my NOD-Appeal(#1) above. Thanks in advance!
From Bob,
4th Inf. Div; Central Highland Campaign
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