Another Letter From The Va

[david walker]

Just got another request from the VA. Sent a letter asking for more documentation for a requested increase they also sent VCAA Notice Responce, release forms 21-4142, Statement for claim 21-4138, a 21-4192 employment info. I have already sent in my medical doc,s and had my C&P back in March. I feel like they are just dragging me around. My request for increase for cervical stenonis is based on VA MRI stating severe spinal stenosis. I don't understand why they are asking for evidence to connect the numbness in my face to SC DDD of C4,5,&6. It plainly says that there is an impinged nerve. They want work records, I haven't worked since Feb. and I know my last employer won't give them to me. Looks to me like they are asking for the same things over. It also says they have asked SS for my disability records. I have not filed for SS disability. I am really confused by this recent request. It makes no sense for me to resubmitt documents and for them to assume I have filed for disability. Does anyone know if this is a standard type letter.? I think i will take this to the VA office in my town and see if they know what I should do. Anybody got any other idea's. Does anyone know of a doctor or a lawyer in North Carolina that help Vets with claims. I wish they would just make a decision, I am so fustrated.

[Aquabear]

I got those same letters last week, asking for more info for increase, case statement and VCAA blah blah blah. I think I go them anytime I filed for an increase and after the CnP exam. I believe its standard letters for them, automatically sent by the VA.

[LarryJ]

It is. IF you have anything to add to your claim, evidence, buddy statements, etc., then this is the time to do that. Otherwise, let them know that you do not.

[john999]

Check the vcaa letter. If everything you have claimed is not mentioned in the letter I would make sure the VA has that information. The vcaa letter

is supposed to be a roadmap to winning your claims. If they don't mention a claimed disability the ball has been dropped somewhere. Berta says most vcaa letters are not up to the standards.

[LarryJ]

And, Berta is absolutely correct. HECK, I've gotten more than one of them that, if it didn't have my name, address and claim number on it, I would not even recognize it as having anything to do with my claim..........or, even, WHICH claim it was referring to (in the cases whereby I had more than one claim in the "works"!).

[carlie]

I got those same letters last week, asking for more info for increase, case statement and VCAA blah blah blah.

Aquqbear,

If you receive a SOC or an SSOC - it is imperative to your claim issues

that you respond in a timely manner.