A Joke...and Not A Funny One Either

[nbll01]

I just recieved a call back from my DAV rep...(Phoenix DAV)...Ive been calling (daily) and leaving my info for a call back for almost three weeks.It seems all but impossible to get a hold of a case officer since there are only 2 and they stop taking calls by 2 each day. I filed a NOD in Dec 2009 so basically its 2 months short of 3 years and nothing. Ive been to several C & P exams the last one about a month ago with the Compensation and Ratings dept. The Dav rep tells me nothing at all other than my case is with the DRO officer and has a completion date of 180 days from now (2013) my mouth about hit the floor. I remind him its been almost three years..he says "yeah I saw that".................I originally filed in 2006 and somehow they lost my app so I went to the DAV and filed in 2007. Just deflating to hear 2013.................

[deanbrt]

I really agree with Notorious. The people I see that have had success did as much of it themselves as they could But what if you don't have access to a computer or know about sites like this. You are flying blind...

[carlie]

Ive been to several C & P exams the last one about a month ago with the Compensation and Ratings dept.

The C&P's at least show that some action is being taken and your claim issues

are no longer just sitting in la-la land.

Have you tried to obtain any copies of your C&P exams yet to see what was stated

in them and if they appear advantageous towards a grant ?

[nbll01]

The C&P's at least show that some action is being taken and your claim issues

are no longer just sitting in la-la land.

Have you tried to obtain any copies of your C&P exams yet to see what was stated

in them and if they appear advantageous towards a grant ?

I have one of the last three C & P reports. I have the Rhinitis diagnosed with a nexus provided BUT do not have the polyps at this point so it looks like a 0 rating will apply HOWEVER it looks like SC will be awarded. So if it happens to worsen over time that will be good. The last C & P I had was with Ratings and Compensation Doc( Migraines and my Back ) and it seemed like everything went great ( I watched as he entered all info in to the computer). Its been about 3 weeks since the last exam SO I will go to the ROI to get copies next week to see them for myself. Thanks

Ive realized in the last several months that it TRUELY is up to me to babysit my claim. Its my responsiblility to develop and guide my claim. Only a fool would think the VA or DAV would actually do what they are supposed to do.....SOMEONE posted on here the VA is only consistant at 2 things....DENIALS and DELAYS........from my experience that is a true of a statement as you will ever hear. I appreciate those who have commented as well as those who provide such a wondeful wealth of information that we all may benefit from...Thanks

[john999]

If you don't know the rules and regs when you file your claims years later the VA will be proud to quote how all this information was available to you and you failed to avail yourself of it. They will blame you for trusting them and the VSO's. If you filed a claim 40 years ago and find out 40 years later that you were screwed to the wall the VA will say you had a chance to fight this claim 40 years ago and you should have done it then when you were young and ignorant.