ptsd Should I Introduce New Evidence

[Brother Gate]

Hello to All

I am currently at 80% for anxiety, dm2, pn. I have been waiting for resolution on my claim for increase since I filed in 4/2010 for tdiu ptsd, dm2, pn, gerd. Subsequently, I have been experiencing serious hardship as I know a lot of vets are. My claim has been in decision phase for nearly 100 days. Today I recieved a letter from my mortgage company that they are proceeding with foreclosure of my home. My question is should I risk the chance of introducing to the VA new evidence in hope that they would expedite my claim? To my understanding, I was told that if I did, then my claim would revert back to the development phase. I am kind of indecisive about how to approach. Should I continue to wait and hope all will be judicated in my favor or risk the chance VA would consider new evidence as a reason to expidite. Not Sure!

I appreciate any advice and thanks in advance.

A true Soilder; Bro' Gate

[Brother Gate]

Thanks to all! I will go to my rep tomorrow morning and hope he is there to engage me with my issues. I pray I can get the guidance that will facilitate a result that can connnect with my situation. This is new territory for me, quite painful for me to be so transparent but I am ever so grateful for the love and concern I get from this site. Thanks so very much.

[broncovet]

If your claim is at the BVA you can apply for an "Advance on the docket" due to hardship, which should expidite your claim.

You can also ask for expidited processing if it is at a DRO or RO level, due to hardship.

I recommend, yes, sending in your hardship request, along with other evidence.

While the VA does not always work like it is supposed to, it is unlikely to "backfire" and delay your claim instead of expiditing it. Possible, but unlikely. IMHO.

If you are in foreclosure, asking the VA to expidite your claim due to hardship is better than doing nothing, I think. You dont have a lot to lose, and everything to gain.