Va Reconsideration On Va Pilot Program

[Schatze]

Hello- I am pretty new to this forum and I need help with my VA Reconsideration. I am USAF AD in the VA Pilot Program. I am applying for a VA Reconsideration due to three clear and undeniable errors on my 356 which lead to an incorrect ratings.

The first error in rating was my idiopathic neutropenia. They rated on my platlets instead of my white cells and therefore rated me 0%; Platlets have nothing to do with this disease. Go figure.

My Total Hysterectomy was not rated due to the VA saying it was an elective procedure. This was not true; I have located my doc and had him write a letter stating he recommended the procedure.

My IBS was identified in my NARSUM but no rated or mentioned in the 356.

Also some major scars were not rated though they were measured at my C&P exam.

I want to know if anyone has any experience with filing a VA Reconsideration while being on the VA pilot program? Should I meet with the VA in person? Do I need a lawyer yet? Also- does anyone have an example of a letter sent in for reconsideration and also- how much infromation and back up info has to be included? Any info would help. Thanks.

[carlie]

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[Pete53]

Welcome to Hadit.

[chr49]

Hello- I am pretty new to this forum and I need help with my VA Reconsideration. I am USAF AD in the VA Pilot Program. I am applying for a VA Reconsideration due to three clear and undeniable errors on my 356 which lead to an incorrect ratings.

The first error in rating was my idiopathic neutropenia. They rated on my platlets instead of my white cells and therefore rated me 0%; Platlets have nothing to do with this disease. Go figure.

My Total Hysterectomy was not rated due to the VA saying it was an elective procedure. This was not true; I have located my doc and had him write a letter stating he recommended the procedure.

My IBS was identified in my NARSUM but no rated or mentioned in the 356.

Also some major scars were not rated though they were measured at my C&P exam.

I want to know if anyone has any experience with filing a VA Reconsideration while being on the VA pilot program? Should I meet with the VA in person? Do I need a lawyer yet? Also- does anyone have an example of a letter sent in for reconsideration and also- how much infromation and back up info has to be included? Any info would help. Thanks.

Welcome Schatze.

C doesn't have any experience in filing a reconsideration so I'm hoping one of Hadit's finest will come to your aid.

If this is the ECA Initiative, I believe you agreed to be represented by your chosen VSO or lawyer. Have you discussed your options with him/her? Whatever you choose to do, be very careful with your deadlines, since you agreed to shorter periods of response, etc.

We'll be interested to hear how things work out for you. Best wishes!

Chr49's wife - K

Edited April 13, 2010 by chr49

[carlie]

Hello- I am pretty new to this forum and I need help with my VA Reconsideration. I am USAF AD in the VA Pilot Program. I am applying for a VA Reconsideration due to three clear and undeniable errors on my 356 which lead to an incorrect ratings.

I am moving this post to the Claims/Benefits Research Forum.

carlie