infantry10 Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks Navy! I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wnchstr Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 With our claim, it sat at pending decision approval for three weeks. I figured it was taking so long because we would be due a large backpay ($20,000) if approved and would have to be 'signed off' by a bunch of people. I kept saying 'No news is good news'. It sat in pending notification for another week and a half. Then the end of August it hit E-Bennie's. Claim closed and I could see the letters (Commissary, ID's etc.) Under the letter generator it had the monthly amount shown. We're still sighing relief and can't believe it's finally over. Here's hoping you have a similar outcome! This is just my opinion, but it seems the claims examiner's are under such pressure to relieve the backlog, they are looking at the cases as a whole and are not being so critical, trying to 'find' a reason to deny the claims. Good luck and we're rooting for you. In any case, thanks for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_spirit_etc Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 That would certainly be a nice direction for the VA to move in. This is just my opinion, but it seems the claims examiner's are under such pressure to relieve the backlog, they are looking at the cases as a whole and are not being so critical, trying to 'find' a reason to deny the claims. Think Outside the Box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infantry10 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 I wish you luck with your claim. Thank you Dot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infantry10 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 With our claim, it sat at pending decision approval for three weeks. I figured it was taking so long because we would be due a large backpay ($20,000) if approved and would have to be 'signed off' by a bunch of people. I kept saying 'No news is good news'. It sat in pending notification for another week and a half. Then the end of August it hit E-Bennie's. Claim closed and I could see the letters (Commissary, ID's etc.) Under the letter generator it had the monthly amount shown. We're still sighing relief and can't believe it's finally over. Here's hoping you have a similar outcome! This is just my opinion, but it seems the claims examiner's are under such pressure to relieve the backlog, they are looking at the cases as a whole and are not being so critical, trying to 'find' a reason to deny the claims. Good luck and we're rooting for you. In any case, thanks for your service. If mine is "approved" they owe me 18 grand. Thats the amount they've shorted me in the last 9 months. I've been in pending decision approval since Oct 31. I'm praying it comes back approved cause if not, I'll probably end up losing my house. Along with everything else I own. But...I'm trying to stay positive about it but the "Not Knowing" part is killing me lol! Thank you everyone for your advice and support! You have no idea how much it means to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Keep busy bud, and we will always pray for our own. God bless and take care. 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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