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

[LarryJ]

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.

I'm so sorry for your son (and you and his family). I don't quite "get it", this war (or maybe I should say THESE wars). For us Vietnam Veterans it's kind like deja vu all over again! And, PLEASE, moderators, don't get mad at me........I mean NOTHING about the "politics" of these wars....only about the humanity thereof.

[Tbird]

there is no change in policy. Veldrina is just another person trying to help, made it clear he/she does not speak for the va and is just trying to help.

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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[carlie]

there is no change in policy. Veldrina is just another person trying to help, made it clear he/she does not speak for the va and is just trying to help.

Ditto - I also don't remember her posting that she's a VA Supervisor.

[JHawks]

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.

Broncovet,

PLEASE think positive. I know it's hard knowing your son will be in harms way. Just pray like you never have in your life that he will come home safe. That's all you can do. He will be ok. We are all here to give you support. We are here to stand by you and help you get through this.

[broncovet]

My fault, Tbird...obviously I was incorrect about a change in policy.

Hawk...

I will do my best. I just cant stop thinking about it. I know its a lot easier when it is someone else's son being sent off to war, but it is different when it is your own son.

[myround0]

Broncovet, I feel your pain. My daughter and her hubby are in AFG, between the two they have been the Iraq like four time, maybe more, you lose count in your worry after a while. as for the guess we must welcome incite with oopen arms. I just hope she can continue to come around. At some point he boss might get wind of it, and tell her to stay off the site. I wish someone could help move my case...