tdiu It's Like They Want Us To Go Nuts.....

[StreetWalker]

Portland RO had my claim in April 2013. I have a letter from my VSO stating the claim was submitted in April. VA has claim date as middle of May. Claim went to Prep for Decision and was kicked back to gathering of evidence. Had the C&P exams and the doctor stated my back conditions prevents any employment. RO received these results three days after the C&P. I know it's only been close to three weeks since the C&P exam but the claim is still sitting in Gathering of Evidence. If past experience is any guide it will sit there for around 30-40 days and jump to Pending Decision Approval. I sure hope this is the case as I'd like to have that TDIU decision in hand before the end of April for tax reasons. I'm betting I'll have to fight the effective date issue in an appeal. Just seems to me that once they have decided they need new evidence and the evidence is received that the claim should have a slight bump in priority. Please just ignore my rants I'm in one of those foul moods today.

[john999]

I think Ebenefits is a joke. I am in a foul mood also after a goose chase to get meds at the VA hospital. I would send an IRIS and try and find out what

is holding up your decision. I would also call the 800 number. You may get a hint. Just don't curse them like I was tempted to do today.

John

[StreetWalker]

I'd guess by the time I received a response from IRIS the claim would be settled. Either that or it would make them delay it even more. eBenefits is a blunt object and only as good as the information the RO inputs. Portland is normally pretty good about updates. I just have to wonder about the handling of claims that are sent back for more development. IMHO once the development is completed the claim should be processed forthwith.

[Pete53]

3 weeks after C&P not that long. Something shoud pop soon. Good Luck Sometimes they pick random claims for additional review.

[Navy04]

Just wait a few weeks bud, and see what happens. Good luck and keep us posted

[StreetWalker]

Well what do ya know! My claim moved to Prep for Decision today.

[Wolfhound88]

Good news StreetWalker! It seems like some of the claims go to Prep for Decision and then quickly move to complete, while others sit there for a long time. I was super excited myself to see mine move to Prep for Decision. That was on January 24th...Now I check Ebennies WAY too often hoping it's quick...Oh well, is what it is I guess! Good luck, and keep us informed!