Stuck In Gathering Evidence

[Navy ELT to EMT-P]

Hi all,

I need a little advice with my DW's claim for increased ratings. The claim is 14 months long and has been stuck in gathering of evidence. She has had her c/p exams and 1 months ago we told the VA both in writing and through IRIS that all evidence was submitted and to decide the claim asap. At this point is there any thing else we should do? Monthly IRIS emails? BTW the claim is in Waco and she has already been granted hardship status.

[meghp0405]

the first strike is that the claim is at Waco. I believe that the claims there are taking 2-3 years to adjudicate.

If the VA has granted/approved a hardship status, those claims are supposed to be expedited. Many, many (did I say many) veterans are submitting for their claims to be expedited for various of reasons. The only thing I can say is, good luck with that.

[Stretch]

If you don't have a copy of the C&P exam, then you can go to your VAMC and request a copy of the exam through the FOIA office. This is the records department.

You might be suprised at what you find.

Good luck Sailor.