Who Has Actually Done A Reconsideration, What Was The Outcome And How Long Did It Take?

[pilgrim01]

I just wanted to get an approximate timeframe in mind to relax my soul due to a Reconsideration I submitted. I just wanted to know, who actually has submitted one, what was the outcome and how long did it take? Keep in mind, I am still in my first 12 months after retirement. I submitted under the BDD Program. I retired Nov 2008 and my rating was finalized on 16 March. I submitted the Reconsideration on 14 April. Thanks, for reading.

[Judy]

Pilgrim,

If November 2008 is the initial filing date of your claim (or the re-opened date) then the retro should be effective most likely December 1, 2008 (the date you would have originally started receiving monthly income), at least that it how the VARO Rep explained my retro.

Judy

[pilgrim01]

Berta,

My VARO is in Roanoke, VA. VSCM??

Thanks, Judy. I retired Nov 2008. I would have been eligible Dec 08. Since I was only rated at 40% and if by chance they raise me to say 50%, they will retro me to Dec 1st? Is that correct?

[Berta]

Roanoke Director William "Nick" Nicholas

1-540-857-2100

Fax 1-540-857-2734

VSCM (Veterans Service Center Manager Dave Svirsky 1-540-857-2563

AVSCM Mike Kirk 1-540-857-2436

Laura Kuerzi-Rogers VAVSCM 1-540-857-2430

[Done wit this]

Probably not more than a year, but there is really no way to tell. It is whenever the VA gets around to working the claim. Where do you live and what is your VARO? Some are worse than others. I did a reconsideration and it took 8 months I think.

I provided new evidence and asked them to reconsider.

I submitted an request for a reconsideration ,,On three issues One has been granted that took a year ..It was called an appeal.. The VARO never used the term Request for Reconsideration.. Even though thats how it was subbmitted? They do what they want. The issue that was granted was an Earlier Effective Date.The other two are percentages of disability on shoulder issue's .They are still working on them ..and of coarse when they are completed in opens back up the EED on they right shoulder for the New Pecentage.. Seems as though it never ends ..The EED was Granted and they had everything they needed to grant that over a year before..I even Subbmitted the regs to them that covered it for the Grant..."Thanks Berta ,Betty"!! I received the Letter -Award..and it was supposibly expedited ..so I hope this helps .. nothings ever quick .. But stay on there Asses..

macool :)

[pilgrim01]

Roanoke Director William "Nick" Nicholas

1-540-857-2100

Fax 1-540-857-2734

VSCM (Veterans Service Center Manager Dave Svirsky 1-540-857-2563

AVSCM Mike Kirk 1-540-857-2436

Laura Kuerzi-Rogers VAVSCM 1-540-857-2430

Thanks, berta!

So, who do I call and for what issue(s)? I'll have to look up those acronyms. :)

Is there anyway to find out who is the person actually working my claim?

Edited May 18, 2009 by pilgrim01

[vaf]

A veteran I was helping recently received a decision on his request for reconsideration sent to the Detroit VARO.

Request for reconsideration re. denial of initial rating increase above 60% and TDIU. Also requested earlier effective date back to first day after separation.

Outcome: Granted 80% overall, TDIU, P & T, effective day after separation.

Took four months from the initial denial.