tdiu Inquiry Answer To Tdiu

[Josephine]

I just received another response to the inquery concerning my TDIU Form.

Need Help, does anyone have any ideal of how I can get these folks

to acknowledge this form.

How can it ever be processed?

Thanks,

Betty

Response (Department of Veterans Affairs) 06/30/2008 02:42 PM

Ms. xxxxxxxx,

In response to your e-mail reply dated 6-28-2008 from our response dated 6-27-2008:

1) UNEMPLOYABILITY: We still have not received your VA Form 21-8940 from either the Roanoke VA Regional Office or an unnamed US Marine Corps recruiter.

2) DEPENDENCY: We are processing your claim for dependency because we received your request to add your husband, Rxx Wxxxxx xxxxx, to your compensation/benefits. We also received a VA Form 21-686c, Declaration of Status of Dependents.

3) HEADACHES: As stated in previous e-mail responses concerning your original headaches claim, the decision was made on March 23, 2004. You were notified of this decision on July 12, 2004. As a reminder, your appeal for headaches is being reviewed and our Appeals Team will notify you of the status upon completion of the review.

Thank you for contacting us. If you have questions or need additional help with the information in our reply, please respond to this message or see our other contact information below.

Sincerely yours,

Joseph R. Beaudoin

Veterans Service Center Manager

JJ/315/2111/thu7987

[john999]

Go to the VARO with your date stamped copy of your TDIU form and start from there. How far are you from your VARO? Go there and talk to a person and ask where your TDIU for is. With these clowns they probably have it, but it is buried on someone's desk.

[Rockhound]

I would send them another TDIU form or a certified copy of your first one. Assuming you sent your first TDIU form by mail with return receipt, copy the return receipt/receipt that showed them that you sent it and who signed for it, to the back of the TDIU form. Then E-mail them that you are submiting once again a copy of the TDIU form with notation of the return receipt/recept with it, so that they can investigate who signed for the first mailing. In the E-mail note the return receipt number and who signed for it also.

When their is a question as to receipt of any forms being received, it is always best to hand deliver said forms whenever possible. Getting a date stamped copy and the name of the person, printed and signed. A supervised would be better, explaining that your return receipt mail is not getting to the people it should and is holding up your claim.

Also if sending by mail in cases such as yours, and you are in contact with a particular person, address your mail to that person specifically. To be delivered only to that person and not to just a mail clerk for signature. You would probably have to send it by Fed-X or by private messenger service. the cost is considerably more, but then the person cannot say they did not receive it.

I know it is frustrating when they say they didn't receive something, but playing their gaime and upping their responsibility as to who received it, becomes their problem.

Just a thought for principle sake. I wonder in cases like this whether or not some sort of legal action in small claims court could not be brought against the person who signed for your letter you can recoup your costs for the special handling of your subsequent mailings, since maybe the combination of actual mailing costs, travel expenses to and from the delivery Co. adds up to a sum worth the court action. Any actual costs, even long distant phone calls, cell phone costs can be added to the action also.

Rockhound rider

[Josephine]

Go to the VARO with your date stamped copy of your TDIU form and start from there. How far are you from your VARO? Go there and talk to a person and ask where your TDIU for is. With these clowns they probably have it, but it is buried on someone's desk.

John,

I am about a 9 hour drive from Huntington and 25 minutes from the

Roanoke R. O.

Only because of my niece, I am not allowed to be at my local Roanoke

R. O.

They say they are working on the headache claim and yet the Service

Manager told me I was denied July 12, 2004.

I was never denied, no one ever did anything with the claim.

What a mess I am in.

John,

There is no way that I can travel into West Va, due to my inner ear

condition. The Huntington R. O knows this also.

I will call upon Senator Warner to fax it through and see if they

acknowledge his copy.

Thanks,

Betty

[Josephine]

I would send them another TDIU form or a certified copy of your first one. Assuming you sent your first TDIU form by mail with return receipt, copy the return receipt/receipt that showed them that you sent it and who signed for it, to the back of the TDIU form. Then E-mail them that you are submiting once again a copy of the TDIU form with notation of the return receipt/recept with it, so that they can investigate who signed for the first mailing. In the E-mail note the return receipt number and who signed for it also.

When their is a question as to receipt of any forms being received, it is always best to hand deliver said forms whenever possible. Getting a date stamped copy and the name of the person, printed and signed. A supervised would be better, explaining that your return receipt mail is not getting to the people it should and is holding up your claim.

Also if sending by mail in cases such as yours, and you are in contact with a particular person, address your mail to that person specifically. To be delivered only to that person and not to just a mail clerk for signature. You would probably have to send it by Fed-X or by private messenger service. the cost is considerably more, but then the person cannot say they did not receive it.

I know it is frustrating when they say they didn't receive something, but playing their gaime and upping their responsibility as to who received it, becomes their problem.

Just a thought for principle sake. I wonder in cases like this whether or not some sort of legal action in small claims court could not be brought against the person who signed for your letter you can recoup your costs for the special handling of your subsequent mailings, since maybe the combination of actual mailing costs, travel expenses to and from the delivery Co. adds up to a sum worth the court action. Any actual costs, even long distant phone calls, cell phone costs can be added to the action also.

Rockhound rider

Rock,

I live about 25 minutes from the Roanoke R. O. My niece is a DRO

there, so I had to be shipped out of state.

I took the TDIU Form and the SS forms to the Roanoke R. O

and they date stamped them for me and sent them to Huntington for

me.

Unless they trashed them. Don't know.

I then waited and took them to the local Marine Recruiter and he

faxed them through again.

I will Fed X it straight to the service manager with his name on it.

thanks,

Betty

[rentalguy1]

If I'm not mistaken, I think I remember you saying the relationship with the niece at Roanoke isn't the best, but maybe you could ask her to fax it for you. Surely they would recognize documents coming from another RO. Just a thought. If that's not possible, have your husband take it to Huntington and get it date stamped for you. Nobody ever said that the vet has to take it herself. If that won't work, then Fedex a copy, UPS a copy, and DHL a copy, all signature verification required. And be sure to tell them you want first and last name. When I sent in my 341 pages of evidence to the RO via UPS, I got a first name only signature. I paid almost $10 extra for the signature verification, so I was pissed! Luckily, the RO acknowledged receipt of the evidence within a few days, so nobody at UPS lost their heads.

Good luck!

[Josephine]

Shane,

She is not allowed to touch any of my veterans records.

I am a " Sensitive Six". I am sure while I was at the Roanoke

R. O her computer was throughly checked.

We get alone fine, I just wish she could have helped me to not fall

into so many pot holes.

The papers are already date stamped, by the Roanoke R. O.

I am going to try sending it overnight to this Service Manager

with him to sign it and no one else.

If not my husband may have to drive to Huntington for me.

Thanks a bunch,

Betty

[Wings]

FEXEX sounds like the plan. If you have "proof" of having sent a previous copy, send that too. What a mess is right! ~Wings

[MRRRR5]

UPS, Fedex, is the right answer. Sorry to hear you going through this with them, but hang in there. You inspired me with your patience; it will work out for your again.

[Josephine]

this is the correct form, right.

Betty

[jbasser]

Betty, who is your Vet Rep?

Maybe you can fax a copy directly to the RO.

If its the DAV here is the FAx # Disabled American Veterans

National Service Office 640 Fourth Ave., VARO Room 117 Huntington, WV 25701 P 304–529–5465

F 304–529–0389

Huntington Info:

Agency Profile

Agency: U.S. VETERANS AFFAIRS, REGIONAL OFFICE, VETERANS SERVICE CENTER

Address: 640 Fourth Ave. Huntington, WV 25701

Phone 1: 800-827-1000

Phone 2:

FAX: 304-529-5982

E-Mail:

Website:

Administrator: G.W. "Bill" Leonard, Director

Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 4 pm

Cost:

Eligibility: WV (excluding Northern Panhandle). Varying types of eligibility for services for veterans, dependents and surviviors.

Description:

ADMINISTERS BENEFITS & PROGRAMS:

> Disability

> Burial assistance for those who are eligible may include assistance toward burial and funeral expenses, headstone or marker, burial in a National Cemetery, flag for the casket, and a presidential memorial certificate.

> Life insurance

> Home loans

> Educational assistance

> Vocational rehabilitation

> Counseling

> Dependents' and survivors' benefits

OTHER SERVICES:

> Assists in filing benefit claims.

> Forwards appropriate unsealed, stamped letters to veterans listed in their files.

> Provides site for Paralyzed Veterans, Disabled Veterans, WV Veterans Affairs, and other veterans' advocacy programs.

HOMELESS VETERAN SERVICES:

> Can expedite benefit claims to ensure quick delivery of payments to homeless veterans. Veterans without a permanent address can have VA benefits sent to VA facilities until they can acquire a residence.

> VA Outreach Center (522-7746):

Supportive services provided by a licensed social worker employed by the VA and located at the Huntington City Mission, 1030 Seventh Ave., Huntington, WV 25701. Serves veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

[Josephine]

John,

I switched over to the DAV about a month ago. They don't seem to be of any help.

I can take the papers to Senator Warner and let sent them through for me.

As you can see, my claim is going no where. Roanoke sent them through and I faxed them through the Marine Recruiter and they still say they don't have them.

Thanks,

Betty

[Ron II]

Betty,

I send documents to the VARO all the time that eventually drop into the "Dead Zone" where they supposedly can't be located. I then receive a letter telling me they need the document I have already sent them multiple times.

I've pondered this for quite some time and have determined a reason. My VARO is not lax, they just like communicating with me! I continue to write long letters to them and I believe they enjoy the chatter between us. I didn't realize it before, but since no one likes them apparently, I have become a surrogate friend! The VA and I are pals...

Of course none of this helps my claim, but you know they say; you can never have too many friends...

Ron

[Josephine]

Ron,

Any suggestions as to how I can become their pal. I sure write them

enough. I try and try to get information through.

Maybe you can help me.

I know this is just a Joke, but a nice one!

Betty

[Ron II]

Hi Betty,

It doesn't do any good. My claim is going nowhere.

Good luck to you with your claims.

Ron

Edited July 6, 2008 by Ron II (see edit history)

[Ricky]

Ron,

Any suggestions as to how I can become their pal. I sure write them

enough. I try and try to get information through.

Maybe you can help me.

I know this is just a Joke, but a nice one!

Betty

Send in a photo of your screw a veteran belt. Each notch reps a vet that you have screwed over. The more notches, the more of a friend you become to the RO. I think that 30 notches will give you senior friendship status. With senior friendship status they will only lose items such as initial claim filings, original NOD's and form 9's all they rest they will promise to keep track of!!!!!!

[Ron II]

Send in a photo of your screw a veteran belt. Each notch reps a vet that you have screwed over. The more notches, the more of a friend you become to the RO. I think that 30 notches will give you senior friendship status. With senior friendship status they will only lose items such as initial claim filings, original NOD's and form 9's all they rest they will promise to keep track of!!!!!!

Ahhh, the voice of experience.

Ron

[mountain tyme]

Hello Betty...

I find this whole sage unbelivable and worthy of a Life time movie...why can that RO office just concede and do what is right! instead of causing you and your family so much grief...at this point I would say it is harassement on there end...and if you could file a complaint with the EEOC due to the VA's incompentance causing a hostile eniviorment I most certainly will...the VA does work for you as a veteran and a tax payer...and should be held accountable for there blanted neglagence on how they have conducted the process of your claim.

but anyways lets keep it simple just send in another TDIU form and spray it with skunk scent and I am sure they will not forget who's TDIU form they have!

just wanted to let you know I am rooting for a happy outcome for ya

MT

[Josephine]

Thanks Tyme,

This is what I did. I had my husband take the whole blooming mess

to Senator Warners office on his way to work.

I had emailed ahead, that I wanted them to fax through my TDIU

papers and those from Social Security to Huntington.

He called to tell me that Leslie had sent it and it went straight

to the Congressional so that it will be hand delivered to the

Veterans Service Manager.

While I was doing that I also sent him a copy of the July letter

with the VA acknowledging my NOD for service connection for headaches.

It is plain as day and now they can read it for themselves.

They can call this a denial letter all they want to, but this is the

only letter I received from the DRO.

The VA really are paying a game of harrassement.

Thanks,

Betty

[gdsnide]

Hello Betty...

I find this whole sage unbelivable and worthy of a Life time movie...why can that RO office just concede and do what is right! instead of causing you and your family so much grief...at this point I would say it is harassement on there end...and if you could file a complaint with the EEOC due to the VA's incompentance causing a hostile eniviorment I most certainly will...the VA does work for you as a veteran and a tax payer...and should be held accountable for there blanted neglagence on how they have conducted the process of your claim.

but anyways lets keep it simple just send in another TDIU form and spray it with skunk scent and I am sure they will not forget who's TDIU form they have!

just wanted to let you know I am rooting for a happy outcome for ya

MT

Some Sonny's catfish Bait would be almost as bad & can be bought at Wal Mart

[Josephine]

I bet they will acknowledge Senator Warners' copies of the

TDIU Form and Social Security Papers that

were faxed through to the Service Manager yesterday.

Also today on the toll free number the Supervisor came on the line

and said I would receive a call tomorrow from my R. O telling

me exactly what kind of game they are playing with me.

I told him it was just plain pure discrimation what they

were doing to me.

I am so sick of trying. No wonder I am sick all the time, for

the VA has beat me to a pulp.

Betty