Call From Hearing Officer For Nod

[68mustang]

I got a call today from the hearing officer on my NOD. The hearing officer asked if I wanted to get another C&P exam in lieu of having to go through the process of a hearing for an increase on my claim. Seems that there are many claims waiting for appeal. If my new C&P exam warrants a higher rating then that would eliminate waiting for a hearing.I checked with my VSO and he said to go ahead and let the VA schedule another C&P exam and if the VA does not allow a higher rating then we could again proceed with the NOD. I told the VA to go ahead and schedule the C&P exam. I hope that this works out in my favor and eliminate the longer waiting period for a hearing. I am 10% for depression and hope to get it increased. Anyone have input on this?

68mustang

[Pete53]

Consider the C&P. I think that your VSO gave you good advice.

[carlie]

I M O - ASAP !

[68mustang]

Thanks for the input. I am going to put in for the C&P exam since I now know what to expect at a C&P exam. I can say that I have learned a lot on hadit. Thanks for hadit being here to help veterans who may need help and encouragement to continue the fight for their VA benefits.

68mustang

Edited May 14, 2011 by 68mustang

[Berta]

I would go for the new C & P.

It will come faster than a hearing so this s a good idea.