I Now Want To Attend The Hearing In Person. How Do I Fix It

[JuanP]

Hello all. Part of my case is at the BVA, (for Service Connection) and has been for about a year. At the time, I did not select the option to attend in person and now I need to know how to change that. Or should I choose the Video Hearing. (Bottom line is I don't feel like I'll get a fair shake if I'm not part of it)

Also, I have been granted SSDI, what is the correct way to go about informing the VA about this? Will it make an impact?

Your help will be appreciated.

also, as an aside--are there any conditions that cover someone who is the child of a vet? Meaning are there any conditions that can be passed down to child because of Service related.

Edited November 12, 2014 by JuanP

[JuanP]

Okay, whoa. Thank you guys, I appreciate the help. Y'all have always been good to me on here.

Now, I cant even begin to keep up with any of that, nor the pace of it. (The meds)

Very short run down, not sure all the dates. Haven't really heard from them but once in the last year. And that was to confirm receipt of an email.

BVA submitted my report from Dr. Bash to BVA. with that I listed other secondary conditions.

So, the BVA then remanded PART of my case, these new claims to the Regional (Tampa). Worth noting I have heard absolutely nothing from Tampa Regional since. The other part, the SC of back, and neck was to my understanding going on to the BVA. The ebenifits website lists it being with the VLJ.

At the time that I "resubmitted" my case along with Dr. Bash report I sent in a Form 9 but did not opt for an in person Hearing, due to funds. Bottom line, I had the non in person choice selected.

Since then, my SSDI has been awarded and I can now afford to go in person. So. I want to make this change, because I think it may be in my favor to be there in person. but I need to see how that affects my case. In addition, Im having trouble securing a lawyer that I can trust. Cause my mind can't process this stuff any more.

Really guys, I can't follow along with too much stuff.

Thanks for the help.

Juan

[Gastone]

Juan: Thanks for quick response. When you have time any further Claims info would be appreciated. Your Claims info and experience including time line can be very helpful and informative to other Vets that might be in your same situation.

You mentioned your SSDI award, definitely good news, especially if it can be tied in with a pending VA Comp Claim. Just remember, SS and VA have different rating criteria. SSDI is all or nothing disability. With VA its your SC% per 38 CFR 4 for your disability. You don't automatically get a 100% rating from VA just because of Total Disability evaluation from SSDI. The VA rater must take your SSDI into consideration when making your final rating determination.

If whatever got you the SSDI is a possible

VA SC Condition, FILE A CLAIM NOW on E-Ben to lock in the retro date. No possible reason to allow yourself to loose any Retro $. As for finding a VA Lawyer that you trust, use the FREE consult to compare Attorneys. If your claim has gone on as long as it appears, all you have is time. Use it wisely and to your advantage. You will eventually find an attorney that is a good fit. Legal fees of 20% of reto are common and would take a lot of mental grief off your shoulders.

Semper Fi

Gastone

[carlie]

Okay, whoa. Thank you guys, I appreciate the help. Y'all have always been good to me on here.

Now, I cant even begin to keep up with any of that, nor the pace of it. (The meds)

Very short run down, not sure all the dates. Haven't really heard from them but once in the last year. And that was to confirm receipt of an email.

BVA submitted my report from Dr. Bash to BVA. with that I listed other secondary conditions.

So, the BVA then remanded PART of my case, these new claims to the Regional (Tampa). Worth noting I have heard absolutely nothing from Tampa Regional since. The other part, the SC of back, and neck was to my understanding going on to the BVA. The ebenifits website lists it being with the VLJ.

At the time that I "resubmitted" my case along with Dr. Bash report I sent in a Form 9 but did not opt for an in person Hearing, due to funds. Bottom line, I had the non in person choice selected.

Since then, my SSDI has been awarded and I can now afford to go in person. So. I want to make this change, because I think it may be in my favor to be there in person. but I need to see how that affects my case. In addition, Im having trouble securing a lawyer that I can trust. Cause my mind can't process this stuff any more.

Really guys, I can't follow along with too much stuff.

Thanks for the help.

Juan

There is NOT a VA Regional Office in Tampa -

it is located in St Petersburg.