I Believe I Have An Implied Claim....

[justrluk]

A few months ago, I had a claim (two had been combined into one) that was granted. I'm very grateful for this. As the claims closed, a new claim appeared on eBenefits w/NO contentions. I've been trying ever since to figure out what it's for, or who filed the claim. My VSO didn't and can't see any contentions either.

Then, talked to Peggy, (after a 50min hold) and she researched the claim. She (really a 'she') couldn't see anything either. She sent a message to the ATL VARO asking them to contact me. We'll see what happens....

[justrluk]

I think you refer to them as "inferred claims". That is when from the evidence the VA has they have a duty to infer a claim such as TDIU if they know a vet is on SSD for his SC PTSD. However, as has been said they almost never do this. If a C&P exam doctor was doing a exam on your AO DMII and discovered a heart condition how can the doctor just ignore that inferred claim and not inform you or your PCP?

It gets better. I received a letter yesterday from the ATL VARO: "We have received your request for status on this claim. We will provide information soon." Can't believe this...

[jbasser]

Dependant issues is an ancillary benefit awarded to the veteran. It should no tbe a claim in itself.

The VA likes to treat it as one but in reality it is not and sometimes you have to remind them of that.

J