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Claim Rated And In Final Steps

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cowgirl

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Got snail mail form letter still workin on your claim' and a long, very nice Iris response 'claim is rated'

Iris response, in summary ...'last step could take 2 - 4 weeks; or longer if complex. no need for me to do anything

I may be anxious but mostly curious if this reply is standard issue or not.

Time will tell, crossing my fingers.

Cg'up2009

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For my children, my God sent husband and my Hadit family of veterans, I carry on.

God Bless A m e r i c a, Her Veterans and their Families!

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Got snail mail form letter still workin on your claim' and a long, very nice Iris response 'claim is rated'

Iris response, in summary ...'last step could take 2 - 4 weeks; or longer if complex. no need for me to do anything, the claim for,,,is being 'reviewed, percentages calculated' (that sounds encouraging) then says 'this is where accuracy checked, payment authorized, rating letter prepared for U.S. mail, claim closed.'

I may be anxious but mostly curious if this reply is standard issue or not.

Time will tell, crossing my fingers.

Cg'up2009

CG, sounds like this will be in your favor; I'm hoping it is; good luck. :rolleyes:

DAV Life Member - Thanks to all Veterans for your selfless service.

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Cowgirl,

Do you have a vet rep in the VA building who can find out more specifics for you?

If not, I know the last couple weeks of waiting can be a pain.

Hang in there and keep us posted on the outcome.

TS Snave

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Cowgirl,

Does this fall into the category of an extraordinary award(high retro-long period of time)?

If it does, it gets an extra review to make sure they didn't make a mistake by awarding you.

Funnything, they never make an extra review to make sure the denial is right when it is a high retro claim.

Best of luck and may an express rider(US postal) bring you good news!!

Tyler

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Thanks Mac and Mrrrrs, The letter information does sound good but I am cautious after years of feeling selfdoubt, shortchange and helplessness no thanks to the Va.

Tss, will probably call my busy but personable Vso; last time, said things are in the works but few specifics.

71M, extraordinary? retiree pay, va offset, I can't even guess much.

cg'up2009.

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God Bless A m e r i c a, Her Veterans and their Families!

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