C-File

[RSG]

Hi,

another question,

I have over the past year requested a copy of my c-file and nobody from the VA will give me a copy...I have formally requested in writing 4 times and continually get ignored and get excuses from the VA. I think that they are

avoiding giving me a copy because they have done so much illegal stuff with my claim...I need some help getting my C-file. I can't fight these jerks unless I can see how bad they have screwed me.....I need some help with this...TNX, Ron

[carlie]

RSG,

If you have a claim for CUE that is currently under the BVA's

jurisdiction, I would not at this time, request a copy of my C-file for now.

You had posted that you are now 100% SC'd - was this a recent grant at the

BVA level ?

Has an effective date been assigned yet ?

If no effective date has been assigned yet - is your RO supposed to be

adjudicating your effective date for the 100 % rating ?

[halos2]

If your file is at BVA level you don't want to have it pulled out to give you your c-file...follow through with Carlie's info/suggestions if you file has been deciced on already...once back @ your regional level and award is made get a copy of your c-file...just don't stop the process in the middle. plus do you have copies of registered/certified one's where you requested you files?

You request under the FOIA?

Do you use a VSO? If so, did you inform them you never received your records/files?

[Gulfvet45]

The asking for a copy is a FOIA and if it is a the BVA it will not be copied until they are done with it. The coping is done at the RO office.

If the veteran is 100% I would wonder why he has an open case unless he is looking for SMC, HB or A&A.

You will not get a full copy of your C-file. To do that you might want to see if your VSO will copy it for you.

If your file is at BVA level you don't want to have it pulled out to give you your c-file...follow through with Carlie's info/suggestions if you file has been deciced on already...once back @ your regional level and award is made get a copy of your c-file...just don't stop the process in the middle. plus do you have copies of registered/certified one's where you requested you files?

You request under the FOIA?

Do you use a VSO? If so, did you inform them you never received your records/files?

[stillhere]

I am 100% SMC recently in Oct. 09 but I do have an appeal into the BVA for hearing loss and tinnitus so there are occasions when I vet could still be fighting the VA for an award even though being 100%.

If it were me it all comes down to time and if I need the C-file NOW or can wait until the BVA is done and then the RO is done that to me sounds like years. If you can wait then wait but if you feel like you can not and you have tried the normal channels and FOIA have not be answered. I would contact either my congressman or senator. That is one reason why they are there, if you are not getting what you consider a fair shake by the government. That is where I would get them involved.

[john999]

RSG

Do you have a CUE claim now? Where is your C-File? Is it at the BVA or VARO?

[Gulfvet45]

The fight you have is one that is only for you since you will not get any more money. you will only hold up other veterans. but if you must keep it up.

Best thing is to relax, stop the fight, and find something to do that you will enjoy. I enjoy helping veterans with their claims. Been doing it for 16 years.

I relax with my photos and fishing.

Yes I could file for 6 other thing that are all a presumptive to my time in service but I do not since I am 100%.

I am 100% SMC recently in Oct. 09 but I do have an appeal into the BVA for hearing loss and tinnitus so there are occasions when I vet could still be fighting the VA for an award even though being 100%.

If it were me it all comes down to time and if I need the C-file NOW or can wait until the BVA is done and then the RO is done that to me sounds like years. If you can wait then wait but if you feel like you can not and you have tried the normal channels and FOIA have not be answered. I would contact either my congressman or senator. That is one reason why they are there, if you are not getting what you consider a fair shake by the government. That is where I would get them involved.