One Year And Still Waiting

[oldranger821]

Just talked to the DAV Rep in St. Pete. The VA is waiting for the AF/DOD confirmation that I was in Nam. What the H@##$%%. I sent them medical records where I was seen at Phan Rang and Pleiku medical clinics. I sent copies of personnel records that shows I was in Nam in 1968. About 6 months ago, I noticed that Ebennies had me only serving fro Oct 1980 to nov 1984. I sent them copies of my 214 that was 3 pages long. they only had the first page in there file. IT'S STILL That way!!!! Pure incompitdence!!!!! in the VA files. Ebennies has it right. The DAV rep said That is the reason they ask for ther confirmation. They (AIR FORCE/DOD) has had the paperwork since 24 April 2012. Rep said 4 months more if I am really LUCKY.

[oldranger821]

Just wish the VA would get their STUFF together. How many of the guys here just on this forum that have stories as to lost records and they were on the raters desk, never got the C&P from the clinic, no evidence of Nam service and it's right on the 214 and so on The stories are endless.... I am a member of 3 different forums and the same stuff is on all of them. Guys/Gals have put their butts on the line IN COMBAT and they can't keep things straight. It's really sad!!!!!

Edited June 6, 2012 by oldranger821

[jbasser]

They would want you to think that but this activity is very commonplace so it is assumed that it is a choreographed dance made to delay the veterans from receiving benefits.

[SP4RVN1971]

Smoke and mirror's--- Teargas and broken promise's. Next they will ask you for a birth Certification, were your parents ready born here?

What does it take to get a simple compensation done. You have DD214, boots on ground, and conditions for Agent Orange IHD, DMII. Them stupid F***s!

[Pete53]

If the VA is waiting for info that was not asked for you may wait much longer. Since you cannot go the VARO cause of distance you should ask peggy for an inquiry and to be called back on true status of your claim. When they call last thing you should tell them is you want it in writing.

That is what I would do may have some better answers. Also consider asking a congress critter who has demonstrated some compassion to Veterans.

Good Luck

[71M10]

Ask for a written confirmation that they have the information regarding your service in Vietnam(use IRIS).

If they confirm it in writting, ask your DAV guy if he has it in writing from VA that they are waiting on proof of service in-country. If he has a written response from VA saying they are waiting for records go see your congress critter with your Return receipt, the VA response and the VA response that was given to DAV. Ask you congress critter to look into it. Be clear you do not want a standard inquiry. State unequivically that you want the VA to provide a written explanation as to why the VA doesn't know what the status is.

If they do not confirm in writting they have proof of your in country status (yes that DD214 should be just fine) then go to the congress critter with the return receipt and thier letter stating they don't have it and ask him to ask them what did Mr/Ms. (who-ever signed for it) do with these important documents and why did the veterans representative on the 800 827 1000 number tell the veteran that they were not waiting on documents.

A general inquiry from a congress critter almost always will delay, when you bring them written proof that the VA is contradicting itself or keeps changing their story the inquiry gets attention.

Just recently I met with my representatives veteran liason in the local office gave him copies of the contradictory statments from VA and provided him a copy of the M21-1MR section that indicates my son should have never been droped from the award (turned 18, but form turned in within 60 days of notice and before birthday). This meeting was Tuesday at 11 I was called by Friday morning, and the system says complete Monday 6/4 decision mailed. waiting for the hardcopy.

I only advocate using the congress critter when you have them lying in writting.

Best regards,

[oldranger821]

I will do an Iris inquiry in a week to see if they say the same thing. The congress critter is next on the list. I do not like to go that route unless it's really needed as it slows the process even longer in most cases. My local DAV is open from 9 to 1 tomorrow and will talk to my rep there to see what can be done. Today is my 1 year from date of claim. I WILL get to the bottom of this!!!