Va Retro Again

[Joep]

I read extensively about VA RETRO on this forum and now understand that once the VA completes your claim/NOD; the RETRO is considered a new claim and you must wait yet again for an extensive length of time. If the VA is considering completing the RETRO as a new claim; then why can’t I see it on the VA e-benefits site?

My NOD was completed in July 2012 and I expected my RETRO within a 2 or 3 months but now see that can be an indefinite length of time.

This is all pretty depressing since I got my pink slip and since then have been having difficulty with budget ever since; the RETRO I am expecting is substantial so would help out a lot during this transition.

I'm sure there are many others in my situation.

Joe

[Joep]

DAFAS completed their Audit on 20 Aug 2012 and told me the VA has 60 days to complete their audit but to date; I am still waiting. My Retro will be the increase from 60%-90% for 46 months.

I was pretty sure I read on this forum from users input that they process Retro like they do a new claim and can take a very long time before I get it.

I wish the VA could let us know more on their current process; I feel like I am left in the dark.

[jbasser]

You should contact Glen Johnson at CHampVA he is in charge of the VA foreign medical Program and I believe he can help you.

He is located in Denver Colorado,. Glen,johnson@va.gov

[Joep]

Back up here. What did you NOD?

That NOD put your claim in appeals. Did you ask for a DRO review or fill out a form 9 to go to the BVA or a reconsideration?

This is not a guarantee of retro. I need to see this picture in a little better light.

J

I am not an expert here but the DAV said I can do a NOD first which is decided at the Regional Office be

You should contact Glen Johnson at CHampVA he is in charge of the VA foreign medical Program and I believe he can help you.

He is located in Denver Colorado,. Glen,johnson@va.gov

Thank you VERY much for this information... greatly appreciated. :)

[jbasser]

Here is the phone number: 1-800-733-8387

[Joep]

I am not an expert here but the DAV said I can do a NOD first which is decided at the Regional Office be

Thank you VERY much for this information... greatly appreciated. :)

Let me try this again; I read a new reply before I was done with entering my text... The DAV had me submit a NOD, it took two years and they accepted some of my evidence, and upheld others. I accepted their decision for all except one; which I can show with existing evidence but will get more. That was submitted via VA form 9. I understand that NOD's will be back dated (as my award shows) to my retirement date in my case, but the appeal via form 9 will be accepted upon the date the judge makes a decision.

One of the items decided said my medical records show chronic / severe issues but due to the lack of a specific diagnosis, I am denied. Hummm... Why didn't they make me go get a diagnosis?

This can be frustrating, but I am at the final stages of the appeal process; I just need to wait.

I will however go back to the original Japanese Doctor that the Consulate sent me to get my VA exam; and have him put into clear English, that what I am claiming was observed 30 days after retirement. The VA said there was no such evidence. There was, but it was in broken English.