Usps Certified Priority Mail

[Wings]

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The AMC gave me 30 days to send additional comments and/or evidence to their Rating Decision (denial). I had written a 5 page "Rebuttal", but decided instead, that I'd sooner send a formal Notice of Disagreement (NOD). SO I changed the subjject from Rebuttal to NOD ...

At the US Post Office, I sent 2, letter sized envelopes (pre-made by the USPS).

The first copy I addressed to the AMC; the second copy to the BVA.

I paid for both: Prioroty Mail and Certified mail, which was supposed to get there in 2-3 days! It's been 8 days, and counting!

I'm really glad I decided to send the NOD, rather than the rebuttal, because the 30 day limitation was up as of yesterday!

Now the question: what are the VA Regulations on filing deadlines or statute of limitations? If I have proof of mailing within that time frame, does it count? What if the Post Office doesn't get my package there on time, but I have proof I mailed early???? ~Wings

[halos2]

I've got the answer for the future.

It is called gps tracking. Yes that is right. We have our letter/documents sealed in an envelope than placed it in a gps "special" envelope that tracks the letter/document all the time and all it's whereabouts from when we mail it to it's destination. Not only does it track this it also has the capability of following the proper channels it is suppose to follow. Therefore when SOMEONE tries to hide it, discard it or the infamous shredding, it would just explode the outer envelope only, thereby putting a permanant ink mark on the perpertrator!(It would not cause any physical harm, just ink them all over!) BINGO, no more shafting vets mail.

The banks do it with money tracking, so why hasn't someone explored this option with our mailings?

In a perfect world, there would be honest people, they would care for those in need,...WHERE WHEN HOW WHAT????

DREAMING I guess.

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The AMC gave me 30 days to send additional comments and/or evidence to their Rating Decision (denial). I had written a 5 page "Rebuttal", but decided instead, that I'd sooner send a formal Notice of Disagreement (NOD). SO I changed the subjject from Rebuttal to NOD ...

At the US Post Office, I sent 2, letter sized envelopes (pre-made by the USPS).

The first copy I addressed to the AMC; the second copy to the BVA.

I paid for both: Prioroty Mail and Certified mail, which was supposed to get there in 2-3 days! It's been 8 days, and counting!

I'm really glad I decided to send the NOD, rather than the rebuttal, because the 30 day limitation was up as of yesterday!

Now the question: what are the VA Regulations on filing deadlines or statute of limitations? If I have proof of mailing within that time frame, does it count? What if the Post Office doesn't get my package there on time, but I have proof I mailed early???? ~Wings

[Wings]

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When I sent my NOD 2/12 (for the second time), I paid $17.50 for "Express Delivery".

I also SIGNED my name next to the check box that specifically provides that they NOT ATTEMPT WEEKEND DELIVERY.

They were supposed to HOLD DELIVERY ATTEMPT until Tuesday, 2/27.

All this information is very clear on the express mail slip.

Today, I get an update (mind you, the first 2 packages sent 2/4 are still AWOL) . . .

Dept. of Veterans Appeals

Appeals Management Center

1722 Eye Street NW

Washington, DC 20421

Label/Receipt Number: EH15 3461 418U S

Status: Notice Left.

We attempted to deliver your item at 9:20 AM on [saturday] February 14, 2009 in WASHINGTON, DC 20421 and a notice was left. You may pick up the item at the Post Office indicated on the notice, call the Post Office to arrange for redelivery, or click here for redelivery options. If this item is unclaimed after five business days then it will be returned to sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.

&&%$##!! ~Wings

[free_spirit_etc]

I guess they don't read either. But for the price you paid - they SHOULD read it.

I am beginning to think that mail stands a better chance of being delivered properly with just a stamp.

My mailman brought a package to my door Saturday. When I left home Sunday, I noticed the flag still up on my mailbox. The mail I was sending was still in there. Well dang... I would have run it by the Post Office if I knew he wasn't going to pick it up.

Free

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When I sent my NOD 2/12 (for the second time), I paid $17.50 for "Express Delivery".

I also SIGNED my name next to the check box that specifically provides that they NOT ATTEMPT WEEKEND DELIVERY.

They were supposed to HOLD DELIVERY ATTEMPT until Tuesday, 2/27.

All this information is very clear on the express mail slip.

Today, I get an update (mind you, the first 2 packages sent 2/4 are still AWOL) . . .

Dept. of Veterans Appeals

Appeals Management Center

1722 Eye Street NW

Washington, DC 20421

Label/Receipt Number: EH15 3461 418U S

Status: Notice Left.

We attempted to deliver your item at 9:20 AM on [saturday] February 14, 2009 in WASHINGTON, DC 20421 and a notice was left. You may pick up the item at the Post Office indicated on the notice, call the Post Office to arrange for redelivery, or click here for redelivery options. If this item is unclaimed after five business days then it will be returned to sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.

&&%$##!! ~Wings

[Wings]

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FINALLY !!!

(1) PRIORITY MAIL with CERTIFIED SIGNED RETURN RECEIPT (2-3 days) $9.95

Dept. of Veterans Appeals (397/AMC)

1722 Eye Street NW

Washington, DC 20421-1111

Label/Receipt Number: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx

Delivered, February 17, 2009, 11:06 am, WASHINGTON, DC 20421

Arrival at Unit, February 17, 2009, 10:02 am, WASHINGTON, DC 20022

Acceptance, February 04, 2009, 9:32 am, CALIFORNIA

(2) PRIORITY MAIL with CERTIFIED SIGNED RETURN RECEIPT (2-3 days) $9.95

Board of Veterans Appeals

810 Vermont Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20420

Label/Receipt Number: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx

Delivered, February 17, 2009, 5:25 am, WASHINGTON, DC 20420

Notice Left, February 16, 2009, 1:24 pm, WASHINGTON, DC 20420

Arrival at Unit, February 16, 2009, 12:59 pm, WASHINGTON, DC 20022

Acceptance, February 04, 2009, 9:31 am, CALIFORNIA

(3) EXPRESS MAIL GUARANTEED (2-3 days) $17.95

Dept. of Veterans Appeals

Appeals Management Center

1722 Eye Street NW

Washington, DC 20421

Label/Receipt Number: xxxx xxxx xxxx x

Delivered, February 17, 2009, 11:06 am, WASHINGTON, DC 20421

Notice Left, February 14, 2009, 9:20 am, WASHINGTON, DC 20421

Arrival at Unit, February 14, 2009, 8:31 am, WASHINGTON, DC 20022

Processed, February 12, 2009, 7:07 pm, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA

Processed, February 12, 2009, 3:53 pm, CA

Acceptance, February 12, 2009, 2:28 pm, CA

[Berta]

Whew- I was getting as concerned as you were Wings- and I agree with Free- that snail mail seems to be Faster than Priority these days-

Thanks for your kind offer re a hearing Wings--it isnt the money-and I might consider asking for a hearing-

if my new tactical battlefield plan doesnt work---

just that if I have to get on a plane again (I used to love to travel but dont like it anymore)

I would rather go to Vietnam than go anywhere else or specially anywhere that does not involve the VA.

Ice fishing in Anckorage Alaska would be a nice trip too.

Or even just watching the Travel Channel if I have a good stack of brownies around.

Just kidding- I sure know how upsetting it can be to make sure the VA actually got priority mail.

And of course this stuff alway seems to happen too- when there is a three day weekend

[luvHIM]

Great news for you, Wings!!