Claim Status

[Gulfvet]

How often should you check on the status of your claim ?

[Philip Rogers]

At least once a yr!!! Just kidding but some claims are taking that long. Depends on which RO and their workload. Every 90 days would be good. jmo

pr

How often should you check on the status of your claim ?

[Rockhound]

pr: This comes down to personal choice. I personally check on my claim monthly to start with and after about four months, I check on it every couple of weeks and after six, I check it weekly, alternating my checks with the 1-800-827-1000 and IRIS, that way I have some sort of reply on paper, if any problems arrise, I can at least show I have been keeping tabs on what the VA says is going on with my claim. But you must understand that everyone has their own way and time line when checking up on their claim, especially those who have been through the process before. Do remember though, you do need to be pro-active with your claim, checking on its statis is but one aspect of that process. Don't just sit back and wait for that envelope to arrive, keep searching your medical records for anything and everything that can help your claim and if you can afford it, find a specialist on your issues who will be willing to give you an IMO if you find you will need it, usually after you see, if you have one, what a C&P examiner says about your claimed issue or should you find you have to go further than the basis claims process.

Good luck and best wishes for a quick decision in your favor and at what percentage you feel you are intitled to and don't be afraid of asking any question, for I have found, there are no stupid questions when it involves the VA. LoL

Rockhound Rider

How often should you check on the status of your claim ?

[carlie]

How often should you check on the status of your claim ?

In what way are you checking on the status of your claim?

carlie

[Gulfvet]

How often should you check on the status of your claim ?

Check via IRIS

[Gulfvet]

pr: This comes down to personal choice. I personally check on my claim monthly to start with and after about four months, I check on it every couple of weeks and after six, I check it weekly, alternating my checks with the 1-800-827-1000 and IRIS, that way I have some sort of reply on paper, if any problems arrise, I can at least show I have been keeping tabs on what the VA says is going on with my claim. But you must understand that everyone has their own way and time line when checking up on their claim, especially those who have been through the process before. Do remember though, you do need to be pro-active with your claim, checking on its statis is but one aspect of that process. Don't just sit back and wait for that envelope to arrive, keep searching your medical records for anything and everything that can help your claim and if you can afford it, find a specialist on your issues who will be willing to give you an IMO if you find you will need it, usually after you see, if you have one, what a C&P examiner says about your claimed issue or should you find you have to go further than the basis claims process.

Good luck and best wishes for a quick decision in your favor and at what percentage you feel you are intitled to and don't be afraid of asking any question, for I have found, there are no stupid questions when it involves the VA. LoL

Rockhound Rider

Good plan

[4myboys]

pr: This comes down to personal choice. I personally check on my claim monthly to start with and after about four months, I check on it every couple of weeks and after six, I check it weekly, alternating my checks with the 1-800-827-1000 and IRIS, that way I have some sort of reply on paper, if any problems arrise, I can at least show I have been keeping tabs on what the VA says is going on with my claim. But you must understand that everyone has their own way and time line when checking up on their claim, especially those who have been through the process before. Do remember though, you do need to be pro-active with your claim, checking on its statis is but one aspect of that process. Don't just sit back and wait for that envelope to arrive, keep searching your medical records for anything and everything that can help your claim and if you can afford it, find a specialist on your issues who will be willing to give you an IMO if you find you will need it, usually after you see, if you have one, what a C&P examiner says about your claimed issue or should you find you have to go further than the basis claims process.

Good luck and best wishes for a quick decision in your favor and at what percentage you feel you are intitled to and don't be afraid of asking any question, for I have found, there are no stupid questions when it involves the VA. LoL

Rockhound Rider

Totally agree.

I would stick with the IRIS though.

The 800# was more frustrating and falsifying than anything. I think in 8 months I spoke to 1 nice, partially accurate, individual.

I started checking weekly at about the 3 month mark. Had to keep my file from being stuck under a dusty old desk! :D