Another Delay Tactic?

[samclemmons]

I had my C&P exam a couple months ago so the waiting began. Today I received a letter from the Veteran's Service Center Manager saying that they had "requested copies of my treatment records or other evidence" from my doctors who wrote opinions for me. The rub is that these documents were ALREADY included in the claim package I sent way back when. Am I supposed to guess what "other evidence" they requested from my doctors? Do I visit my doctors and get the records again or do I send in what I already sent?

Unbelievable how obtuse this system is.

Cheers.

[Pete53]

Voc rehab can offer rehab for someone who is 10% but they usually will not. When I was 30% for flat feet and I would ask for training they would say no.

When I was 100% for Mental they said yes.

[jamesat40]

Same problem here. I had a C&P in June of 08, sent in all records they have been requesting 3 times and they are still asking for records from my doctor. The funny thing is that they sent me a copy of my c-file and the records were included in c-file but they say they don't have them. Luckily, I am close to Montgomery AL, so I am going to take them to the Regional Office personally and make them sign for them. It's been 13 motns since I filed my claim and currently I see no end in sight. I'm stuck on the marry-go-round and haven't a clue on how to get off it.

[samclemmons]

Voc rehab can offer rehab for someone who is 10% but they usually will not. When I was 30% for flat feet and I would ask for training they would say no.

When I was 100% for Mental they said yes.

That's what I'm saying Pete. I'm at 10% with claims pending for secondary conditions. On the strength of my Dr.'s examinations and written opinions I was approved for VR. My orthopaedic surgeon did a full examination just like a C&P including ROM and those documents are included in my claim. I am simply baffled why they would request the same material.