Dro Review

[bern381]

Two years ago, I appealed the VA's decision against my claim of depression secondary to service connected disability (chronic shoulder pain). I elected the DRO review, believing that it would be faster. Recently, I have acquired some additional evidence that would support my claim. However, I am hesitant to send it because I fear that it would deny my claims further. The evidence consists of progress notes and a research article entitled " Depression is caused by chronic pain". Should I send this info? Thanks, Bill

[bern381]

Thank you all, I will get the notes in the mail asap. Thanks, Bill

[Berta]

Make sure you send them copies and keep the original.

[carlie]

bern,

I would list the additional evidence on a 21-4138

Statement in Support, as a cover page, be sure to date,

sign and put your claim number on it.

You can find a link to VA forms on Hadit's homepage.

Then staple a copy of the the evidence to it.

How far do you live from your Regional Office ?

If it's within your travel distance I would take copies

in person and get a date stamp.

If not close enough at least send it return receipt requested.

jmho,

carlie

[Done wit this]

I don't chime in very often but I am always on here looking and learning.

I have been through a DRO Review hearing at the BUFF,VA.

THEY "TURNED ON A RECORDER" AT MINE AND LET ME TALK,I THEN WENT TO TOWN RESITING REGS TO CONNECT MY SHOULDERS. I HAD STUDIED THESE FOR MONTHS AND KNEW THEM. WHEN I WALKED OUT, ALL THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT WAS ME PUSHING FOR THE BACK PAY,I DIDN'T PUSH BECAUSE I FIGURED THEY WOULD DENY ME IF I DID...SO I WAITED AND BUILT A NEW CLAIM FOR THAT AND LEARNED NEW REGS, AND NEW EVIDENCE WAS SUBBMITTED--I.M.O.S

TAKE THIS DRO HEARING AND MAKE IT YOUR TIME TO PROVE BEYOUND A SHADOW OF A DOUGHT YOUR RIGHT... I WAS BETTER PREPARED THEN THEM...ACCROSS THE DESK.. AND KNEW MORE THEN MY STATE REP....

GO OVER IT THEN GO OVER IT SOME MORE PREPARE FOR THIS ... ITS YOUR TURN TO PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE ....

GOOD LUCK...THIS I HAVE DONE AND THAT WORKED REALLY GOOD FOR ME..

SORRY ABOUT THE ALL CAPTALS I AM TYPING WITH JUST ONE HAND --FROM SURGERY.

MACOOL

[john999]

McCool

That is exactly the way to do a DRO Hearing. You can also bring a witness like a spouse to testify as to the effect your disability has on your moods, daily life, and general quality of life. I brought my wife to mine and it helped me feel more confident. She told them I was a wreck. She may have gone overboard a little on the pathetic wreck part. "Dear, now tell them what you really think".

[Done wit this]

YES JOHN MINE WAS THERE ALSO, SHE MIGHT HAVE SAID SOMETHING NOT MUCH THOUGH I HAD SOME THINGS TO PROVE AND SAY ..I'M USALLY QUITE BUT WAS NOT THAT DAY.THE WIFE BEING THERE MADE ME MORE COMFORTABLE WITH THE PROCEDURE.. I HAD A VET REP THERE WHO WAS A STAND IN AND REVEIWED MY FILE FOR MAYBE 15 MINS.. AND THEN STOOD ON MY SIDE OF THE DESK.. NICE GUY BUT I DON'T THINK HE GAVE A SHIT ABOUT MY CLAIM... ANYONE WHO HAS A DRO CLAIM CAN SEAL THE DEAL IF THEY STUDY IT AND MEMORIZE THE REGS AND PROOF..

MACOOL

Edited January 14, 2009 by macool