I am a newbie to the VA system and have claims being processed. So far it's been about 8 months since I originally filed. I have had my C & P exams (saw the psych PTSD report - GAF 45, she said I am unable to work due to PTSD and fit the DSMIV guidelines - I should get rated, but no one seems to know what the ballpark percentage is. I've ad estimates from 30% to 80% or TDIU). I have also a hearing claim and an Agent Orange/Diabetes claim. All exams are done and, according to IRIS, my claim went before the rating board on 5/15. If It weren't for hadit.com I would know nothing. My VSO (county) basically says, 'wait your turn', 'I don't know' and 'you are too nervous, leave me alone'. He has done nothing for me.
Is there anywhere a step by step guideline (flowchart) of the processing of claims? The self-help guide was great, but not complete. And (the big question) are there approximate times associated with the processing at each step? Someone must know this. It is child'splay to put travelers on a sample of claims and calculate the average time each step takes.
What has struck me throughout is the almost complete lack of information about the process itself. The standard answer to virtually every question I've asked the VA or VSO or VRO is "I don't know." I don't think it has to be that way. Keeping track of paperwork is not rocket science.
Is anyone aware of efforts in this regard or reports about this sort of thing?
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I am a newbie to the VA system and have claims being processed. So far it's been about 8 months since I originally filed. I have had my C & P exams (saw the psych PTSD report - GAF 45, she said I am unable to work due to PTSD and fit the DSMIV guidelines - I should get rated, but no one seems to know what the ballpark percentage is. I've ad estimates from 30% to 80% or TDIU). I have also a hearing claim and an Agent Orange/Diabetes claim. All exams are done and, according to IRIS, my claim went before the rating board on 5/15. If It weren't for hadit.com I would know nothing. My VSO (county) basically says, 'wait your turn', 'I don't know' and 'you are too nervous, leave me alone'. He has done nothing for me.
Is there anywhere a step by step guideline (flowchart) of the processing of claims? The self-help guide was great, but not complete. And (the big question) are there approximate times associated with the processing at each step? Someone must know this. It is child'splay to put travelers on a sample of claims and calculate the average time each step takes.
What has struck me throughout is the almost complete lack of information about the process itself. The standard answer to virtually every question I've asked the VA or VSO or VRO is "I don't know." I don't think it has to be that way. Keeping track of paperwork is not rocket science.
Is anyone aware of efforts in this regard or reports about this sort of thing?
Thanks.
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