Claim Still At The Bva !

[bm6546]

My claim is still sitting at the BVA in Washington DC since Jan 09. The last time I checked it was still at the AL in Washington. My original claim was filed at the RO in June 06. Can anyone tell me when I might hear something on this almost 4 year old claim? I have heard nothing from the VA in over a year.

Would it help if I call the 800# or sent an IRIS e-mail? My local VSO office has 2 VERY NEW people there and I'm not sure how much help they would be.

Any help would be appreciated.

Brian

[Berta]

You could contact the BVA ombudsman via their email addy at the BVA part of the VA web site- or click on the Contact Us button at VA.gov and send them an IRIS inquiry.

[john999]

When did your claim actually get on the docket at the BVA?

[bm6546]

You could contact the BVA ombudsman via their email addy at the BVA part of the VA web site- or click on the Contact Us button at VA.gov and send them an IRIS inquiry.

Thanks Berta, I sent an IRIS inquiry a few minutes ago. Not sure where to find the BVA ombudsman on the VA web site. Brian

[bm6546]

When did your claim actually get on the docket at the BVA?

john999,

I received a letter dated 02/24/09 from the BVA stating "The records in your appeal have arrived at the Board of Veterans Appeals".

Not sure what you mean by "actually get on the docket at the BVA". Should they have assigned a case number or something to my claim?

Thanks, Brian

[bm6546]

When did your claim actually get on the docket at the BVA?

john999,

On the letter I received from the BVA there is a reference number in the top right corner.

In Reply Refer To: (XXXX XX) and then my claim number directly below that.

Not sure if this is what you referred to.

Brian

[pacmanx1]

Have you tried calling BVA status line? You will actually get a person to look your claim up and tell you the status. Try it, it may work the number to BVA status line is 1-202-565-5436, this was the number on my letter from BVA.