hypertension Tired Of Oakland Varo - Need To Contact Secretary Eric K. Shinseki

[bob_abad]

Hello,

Need info help. Went to visit my local VARO yesterday to acquire a detailed 1-on-1 status of my Hypertension claim as secondary to DM-II & Diabetic Nephropathy(kidney disease). The rep indicated that I have a strong case for 'Request for Reconsideration', but it became an appeal which is fine. I have been fighting this claim since mid-Y2005. The VA onsite rep explained to me that my file has been forwarded to Seattle appeal team. Huh?? I ask why so, as they have an appeal team here also in Oakland VARO. Because they are backlogged, & few other excuses...bla...bla...bla...

Do you think it is worthwhile now to escalate to Secretary Shinseki? Can someone forward his full contact address.

Your hint or advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[broncovet]

I am unaware of anyone getting positive results by contact with the Secretary. Since your claim has been delayed about 4 years, you could consider filing a writ of mandamus..that usually gets their attention.

[Pete53]

Several Members of Hadit had good success with Sec Principi. He even answered his emails fairly quickly.