Cleared Bva But Still Waiting To Hear From Regional Ofc

[Thumper]

I received a letter from BVA on 10 March saying they had ruled in my favor, increasing my comp for degenerative disk disease from 40% to 60% (combined 40% for back and 40% for right leg/foot drop). This has been a 3 year struggle.

In addition while this was awaiting the BVA hearing I filed for my broken femur to be service connected as secondary to my back disability and that was granted at 10% and only took 1 year start to finish. So that took me from 40% on my back + 10% on my leg for a combined 50%. I received that letter and payment quickly.

I have been patiently waiting to hear from the regional office about the increase granted by the BVA but so far nothing. I called the 1-800 # the middle of April and they told me my file was in a supervisors office for review. Called again this week and now they say it is being calculated for payment. How long does this normally take? The best I can figure this should calculate out at 70% combined. Back 40%, foot drop 40%, broken femur 10% = total of 70%.

I can't help but think that the delay means they are looking for a way to !%&#@ me again.

I haven't posted here much but reading what others have gone thru has helped me some in submitting my case to the BVA. Thanks to all of you!!!

Edited May 5, 2006 by Thumper

[Moe]

I received a letter from BVA on 10 March saying they had ruled in my favor, increasing my comp for degenerative disk disease from 40% to 60% (combined 40% for back and 40% for right leg/foot drop). This has been a 3 year struggle.

In addition while this was awaiting the BVA hearing I filed for my broken femur to be service connected as secondary to my back disability and that was granted at 10% and only took 1 year start to finish. So that took me from 40% on my back + 10% on my leg for a combined 50%. I received that letter and payment quickly.

I have been patiently waiting to hear from the regional office about the increase granted by the BVA but so far nothing. I called the 1-800 # the middle of April and they told me my file was in a supervisors office for review. Called again this week and now they say it is being calculated for payment. How long does this normally take? The best I can figure this should calculate out at 70% combined. Back 40%, foot drop 40%, broken femur 10% = total of 70%.

I can't help but think that the delay means they are looking for a way to !%&#@ me again.

I haven't posted here much but reading what others have gone thru has helped me some in submitting my case to the BVA. Thanks to all of you!!!

Welcome to the club. I received my letter from the BVA in Dec 05. I am still waiting for my award letter from the RO. Five months today...

[Berta]

Thumper it sounds like you did very well on that claim-

If they are calculating the retro it really should not take long- once it goes to the Finance division-it moves quickly.

If you gave them your direct deposit info I would sure check the bank account a few times within the next 2 weeks- it could be deposited in the bank before you even get the award letter.

[Thumper]

Thumper it sounds like you did very well on that claim-

Thanks Berta - coming from you that is quite a complement :-)

Thanks so much for all you do to help veteran's.

I have learned alot from reading your posts.