diabetes Suspense Date?

[Bigred122]

I finally had a change on my P&C claim today. It has been in the developmental stage since 8/9/2010 and today it has a column called the Suspense Date of 4/13/2011. I'm not certain what this means. They seem to be wanting me to show proof to them that my graves disease and diabetes was caused by Agent Orange. I was in the signal corps and had nothing to do with the spraying or handling of this Dioxin. I was just in areas where it was known to have been used. I don't have access to their records showing when and where it was sprayed. The only evidence I have that the two things are related is what scienitific evidence that says that contact with AO may cause Graves disease or Diabetes. The VA drs are the ones who diagnosed that I had these medical problems. I don't think that their is a direct corelation, just a MAY cause these problems. It doesn't say that they need anything from me. Just that suspense date. Should I call them? All suggestions are much appreciated!!

[sharon]

Suspense dates are for internal controls. They are fluid, but a used for claims management. The is nothing hard and fast about them. If they have sent you Duty to assit letter, send in any information that you have to help with your claim. Then you just have to wait.

[Philip Rogers]

Generally suspense dates are the next date they plan to look at your claim. They usually are set at 60 or 90 days, depending on what they might be waiting for.

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[Bigred122]

Thank you all for your replies!! One thing I forgot to mention is that they have down another VA medical center on their notes with the same suspense date. The Boise VA center was the one who did my original C&P exam as well as the medical center that is responsible for my malpractice that lead to me getting Hep C. Is it common to have a second C&P exam at a different medical center not involved? I haven't received any letters stating to report anywhere. Just says Walla Walla and a suspense date of 4/11/2011. And ebenefits still says no action necessary by me. Or are they just having Walla Walla taking a second look at my claim? All suggestions are much appreciated!! Mike

[Bigred122]

Well it's been a couple of weeks since suspense date was entered and I still haven't received a letter that I need to take any action. Claim at the top still says no action needed by me yet sections on the bottom state that they are awaiting more information from me with suspense dates. This still has me confused. I went ahead and printed out the page and stuck it into my file in case they deny that it contained conflicting data. I've tried the 800# and I haven't been able to get thru for a few weeks now. Keep getting the same call back later message. Part of me says to just wait the 2 weeks till suspense date comes and part of me wants to load them up with more information but fear that will put claim back to restart mode. Your advice has been so helpful!! So should I chill or fill up their basket with info they should already know. lol Mike

[Pete53]

The VA suspense date reminds me of an old joke.

How do you keep a moron in suspense?

Answer How?

NO RESPONSE GIVEN

[Bigred122]

Finally got thru on the 800#, and was told they are close to making a decision. They had to wait for information from the Walla Walla medical. Since I have never been there, the file will be small.

Oh Pete, I have some connections and might be able to get you a pt gig at the Afgani Comedy Store!! Just remember some things like "Shot Glass" and "Your Da Bomb" have different meanings over there!! (why do I always get the unemployed comedians)