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[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

[Wings]

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

Berta, I hate to fly anymore, so I understand --and all the other reasons, I share the same feelings. You know yourself better than anybody else. Keep after them, hot and heavy. You can ALWAYS ask for a hearing, if you need to. And if you do, we will be there!! About the mail, HOLY COW, but it takes a long time. That "Prioroty Mail" is a total rip off. I think they should WAIVE AL FEES for veterans who need to snail mail any and all Federal Agencies. I'm going to start sending this message to the Postal Master!! HUGS to you fellow warrioress ;-) ~Wings

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The Moral of this Story is ...

Priority Mail is a HOAX. They advertise 2-3 business days, but it took my Letter 14 days to go from California to D.C. "priority".

Express Mail is expensive, but it is guaranteed, and did in fact reach it's destination on time.

I think regular snail mail will get there almost as fast as any USPS promotion, but I do not know if you can "certify" regular mail.

If the VA gives you 30 DAYS to respond in kind, remember that you prolly have less than one (1) week to work your claim, and then pray it gets there on time ... ~Wings

[Pete53]

I got my Hydrocodone 10 days after it was mailed by Express Mail from Murfeeville TN yesterday. I guess that the good thing is now I have a stash so I will not have to worry next month or many more.

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[Wings]

I got my Hydrocodone 10 days after it was mailed by Express Mail from Murfeeville TN yesterday. I guess that the good thing is now I have a stash so I will not have to worry next month or many more.

Sorry Pete! The USPS Mail is in bad shape! I'm going to work on them this year. I think US Vveterans should get a "waiver of fees" for any postage from traveling from one Federal Agency to another. ~Wings

[free_spirit_etc]

The VA website does say that FOIA requests can be faxed, though they require a signature:

https://iris.va.gov/Scripts/iris.cfg/php.ex...nduser/home.php

"FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Requests

FOIA requests must be in writing and signed by the person submitting the request. VA does not accept requests via the Internet or by email. Only signed requests received by postal mail or fax will be accepted."

Free

Yes- you guys are right- anything like a NOD requiring a signature should NOT be faxed.

Even if you recind your POA-that should not be faxed as that will require a signature.The signed letter revoking a POA should go to both the VARO and also the Vet org.

Also a Rep at the VARO told me they cannot except a lot of evidence documents by fax.

I have printout confirmation already that my faxes were received by four VA offices.

But it will be by phone-I feel-that this will be resolved.

[Wings]

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The AMC no longer has a telephone number! So, I called the BVA 1-800 number, and they told me --that "We never received your SSOC Rebuttal". Sonofagun! Today, I FAXED my Rebuttal to the BVA (third time is a charm?); and I Express Mailed it again!! I can not believe this ......... ~Wings