Poolguy Or Others

[Hoppy]

Is it a waste of time or cause excessive reading to submit BVA decisions in support of your claim in advance of an RO decision?

I have found so many BVA awards for panic disorder with less symptomology and duration of in service symptoms than the guy who I am helping. It makes me wonder if the RO's are not just denying panic disorder claims just to get the BVA to handle them.

[MikeR]

Hoppy- I think that it is OK to send the BVA cases in- point out the similarities and correlate them to your claim and ask for the same consideration as these other decisions. Still, it may take until the DRO process before they are looked at.

I was wondering. Is there a DRO at the AMC, or does it have to go to the BVA?

[carlie]

Mike,

The DRO process is only available at the RO level.

There is no DRO process at BVA or AMC.

carlie

[MikeR]

Mike,

The DRO process is only available at the RO level.

There is no DRO process at BVA or AMC.

carlie

Carlie,

Thank you

Mike

[luvHIM]

I also agree with Rental but I would take it 1 step farther. I also submitted Veterans court cases that carry more weight than the BVA decisions. It shows you are willing to go the extra distance to succeed.

J

Hoppy, I agree. It doesn't hurt...you may just get a RSVR who likes to read.