Va Change Of Policy?

[broncovet]

Apparently, "Veldrina", apparently currently working at the VA, is answering Vets questions. This would be, in my opinion, a change for the better, as anything to improve communications between the Veteran and the VA would be a step in the right direction.

Here is my question for her:

I applied for benefits in 2002. Those benefits were denied. I appealed. Upon appeal, the BVA awarded my benefits.

I am in dispute of the RO implementation of the BVA decision, in part, because I am in dispute of exactly what was the "benefit sought" in 2002. I contend that certain evidence was shredded, and, as a result was never considered in the 2002 decision. I have evidence to support my contentions, with a resubmission of at least 30 documents that had been removed from my claim.

I received a phone call about 18 months ago from someone representing themselves as from the VARO. They said that my "shredded evidence" claim was not valid because the evidence shredded was OUTSIDE of the specific dates specified in Dr. Peak's fast letter, 08-41.

My question is, what happens, when Veterans evidence was shredded outside of the specified dates?

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Edited January 26, 2011 by broncovet

[Bonzai]

Broncovet,

I think that Veldrina has made it clear that she is here of her own volition, so therefore there is no "VA change of policy". There have been members, who worked for the VA here before and hopefully there will continue to be so. Their answers are general in nature, and are not for a specific case; and it is even doubtful they could access a specific case. It would be against the law if they did.

You are lucky to have the documents to resubmit, some veterans didn't know better and submitted originals that got lost or misplaced or even shredded.

[JHawks]

Broncovet:

I always ready your posts and I've learned a tremendous amount of information from you. Believe it or not, some of your posts have helped me achieve my current 70% rating. I consider you an asset to this forum. However, I have a concern with your post on this thread.

Veldrina is here on her own accord. PLEASE think before you jump on her for the VA's past issues. We don't want to make her feel she is not welcome or appreciated. God knows we need all the help and understanding we can get on here.

Veldrina came here to be a help to us. I would be the first to kiss her feet in order to keep her active on here. Think about the needs or all the other veterans that can benefit from her insight and guidance before you try and run her off.

thanks Buddy

JHawks

[broncovet]

My apologies to Vedrina if it appears that I am trying to "run you off". I would like answers, but, if you dont have the answers to my questions, please stick around and answer other Vets questions even if I am a jerk sometimes. And, thanks, Hawk. As you know I have stuck up for you, too, when it seems like some others blasted you.

[JHawks]

My apologies to Vedrina if it appears that I am trying to "run you off". I would like answers, but, if you dont have the answers to my questions, please stick around and answer other Vets questions even if I am a jerk sometimes. And, thanks, Hawk. As you know I have stuck up for you, too, when it seems like some others blasted you.

No problem. If you were closer I would buy you a beer, or two or three or four.....But I ain't kissin yer feet.

[stillhere]

Broncovet, That sounds like a court case. Hope you have a lawyer you should win!

[broncovet]

Thanx, guys. Im a real mess now. Got a call from my son..he is likely going to be deployed to Afghanastan, when he just got back from Iraq. The stop loss thing. He is 20 years old, not old enough to drink, but will be headed to his SECOND war.

I cant beleive this is happening. I cant take the loss of my son to the war. I know..none of this makes sense, and it doesnt to me either.