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

[carlie]

I feel he may be referring to AL = American Legion.

[carlie]

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Can I send additional evidence? etc. etc.

If you have additional evidence, FAX it to the above number.

Hang in there!!! ~Wings

bm6546,

If you have some additional evidence you want to submit to the BVA -

be sure to also submit and sign a Waiver of Regional Office Consideration.

jmho.

carlie

http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?act=...ost&id=3315

[Wings]

bm6546,

If you have some additional evidence you want to submit to the BVA -

be sure to also submit and sign a Waiver of Regional Office Consideration.

jmho.

carlie

http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?act=...ost&id=3315

Brian, Be sure to use the form or format of Carlie's post. If you submit additional evidence, you must "waive" the adjudication or review of this evidence by your RO. If you do not file this "waiver", your file will be pulled from the BVA, and sent to the RO for consideration this new evidence. Since the VA mailrooms are notoriously hellish, I suggest Faxing whenever possible. Test your first fax page to make sure it gets received! `Wings

[bm6546]

Brian, I do not know what "AL" means? Did you request a hearing? This doesn't sound right. Keep calling, and ask them what it means. Have you tried the IRIS system to contact the VA by email? ~Wings

Wings, sorry...AL means American Legion. I did send a message to the IRIS and they sent me a response (the next day...I might add) that my appeal is currently pending review by the BVA.

How do I request a hearing and who would the hearing be with?

Thanks, Brian

[bm6546]

I feel he may be referring to AL = American Legion.

Thanks Carlie...yes AL means American Legion. Sorry for the confusion.

[bm6546]

bm6546,

If you have some additional evidence you want to submit to the BVA -

be sure to also submit and sign a Waiver of Regional Office Consideration.

jmho.

carlie

http://www.hadit.com/forums/index.php?act=...ost&id=3315

Carlie, Thanks for the "Waiver of Regional Office Consideration" form. I sent in a "Statement In Support of Claim" back in Feb 09 and wasn't sure if it was enclosed in my claim. I thought maybe it crossed paths between the RO and the BVA. I called the American Legion in Oakland and they sent me an e-mail with a one word reply to my request that they check my claim to see if the Statement had been included in my claim folder. Their one word reply was "yes". I hope it got there.

My question to you and anyone else that can help me is this:

1. I am meeting with my VSO tomorrow am and we are going to file a new claim for depression and anxiety secondary to my heart problems (This is the claim that is currently at the BVA) Should I send this new claim to my RO or should I sign the "Waiver of Regional Office Consideration" form so it will go directly to the BVA.

2. If this new claim goes to the RO will they request that my claim filed at the BVA and also my C file be sent back to the RO?

3. If this is true will I lose my position at the BVA?

4. When the claim and file is sent back to the BVA will I have to start all over again or will it be put back in the position it was when it left.

Thanks in advance, Brian