C File

[Moody]

I requested a copy of my C file back in Jan and I have called and asked about it I have done IRIS but nothing they all same the same it takes time but really it takes them 4 months wow! ai also at that same time asked for my QTC results I mean how am I suppost to know when i get my claim back if I a agree or disagree.

[Teac]

The first time I requested a copy of my C/P file it took over a year... I believe that they must have it copied within a certain amount of time.. but logically it would seem that the folks that copy the files are just as behind as everyone else.......

[carlie]

I requested a copy of my C file back in Jan and I have called and asked about it I have done IRIS but nothing they all same the same it takes time but really it takes them 4 months wow!

ai also at that same time asked for my QTC results

I mean how am I suppost to know when i get my claim back if I a agree or disagree.

QTC results are not the property of the VAMC - they belong to the VARO,

they are not a part of your claims file until after adjudication.

[71M10]

QTC results are not the property of the VAMC - they belong to the VARO,

they are not a part of your claims file until after adjudication.

That may very well be the "VA line" (not part of claims file until after adjudication), but riddle me this Batman, if the QTC exam is not part of the claims file until after adjudication, how can it be evidence that is considered in the claim, since the evidence used to decide claims are part of the c-file???? Which was first the Chicken or the Egg?

Edited May 7, 2012 by 71M10

[Philip Rogers]

Good point, 71M10!!! Interesting . . .

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[broncovet]

Obviously, Carlie is referring to the fact that some VARO's will not let VETERANS see their QTC C and P exam until AFTER the decision. They, of course, can see it..in the C file, they just wont release it to Veterans.

This is a good example of the "willy nilly" way the VARO's work. Some VARO's, for example, do a good job updating e benefits while others...well...you know. Some VARO's let VEts see their C and P exams before the decision while others do not.

Whenever a Vet asks, "What will the VA do when ------- blank happens? Answer: Nobody knows. The VA will do whatever the person in charge decides in any given RO.

[71M10]

Obviously, Carlie is referring to the fact that some VARO's will not let VETERANS see their QTC C and P exam until AFTER the decision. They, of course, can see it..in the C file, they just wont release it to Veterans.

This is a good example of the "willy nilly" way the VARO's work. Some VARO's, for example, do a good job updating e benefits while others...well...you know. Some VARO's let VEts see their C and P exams before the decision while others do not.

Whenever a Vet asks, "What will the VA do when ------- blank happens? Answer: Nobody knows. The VA will do whatever the person in charge decides in any given RO.

Bronco, I agree completely!

What is entirely frusturating is that you challenge these inconsistancies at your own peril. I called the VA on a "your claim is in development...there are a lot of claims" statement on a recent benefits change (youngest turned 18, still in school). The eBenefits status only showed it as received-not in development. I kindly stated they either lied in thier IRIS message, or the status in eBenefits was wrong, but since the school verification form was submitted on-line in eBenefits i suspect that is the information that is correct. I also questioned why my son fell off the award in the first place, since I had responded with the appropriate VA form to certify his school attendance within 60 days of the notice and before he turned 18. Within days, my claims status, and all my downloadable letters (except service verification) were gone. Three days after this exchange I received a letter from the VARO indicating that I told them I was never married to my wife and I had to provide them with the seperation agreement or Divorce Decree(pretty hard document to produce if I was never married). What happened? A veteran pointed out they were wrong and steps were immediately taken to demonstrate to him who really has the power. Once my denovo review is complete and the dependancy issue is worked out I fully intend to pursue an IG investigation into this. I don't really think it will accomplish much but I think the documentation exists to prove retaliation.

The moral of this story fellow board members is: In a moment of frustration, be careful what you say to the VA. Speaking truth to power feels good, it may get you special treatment, unfortunately it isn't the type of special treatment you want!