Are Nod & Appeal Same?

[cowgirl]

Okay, dont mean to sound like i havent read the NOD and appeal postings here. I am filing two NODs two different claims.Just looked back through my older claims where I had filed NOD, was wondering if those are considered appeals also? As far as I recall NOD is a simple statement identifying the item on the VA denial that I want to have reconsidered and processed again for the compensation claim. Hope I am on the right track, NOD first, then more specifics ASAP. thanks for any comments, cg

[cowgirl]

"I just put in bold in the NOD I desire a NON-Traditional appeal"

Okay, Sixth, I see that is a De Nova Review ! Gotcha,

Thanks to ALL who helped me clarify my fuzzy thinking. If I get it right, I can do a NOD, with request for a A. De Nova Review, or B.DRO or C.BVA. Additionally, I could submit form 9 with any of these. Only give this paperwork a few hours a day or my head hurts. Hollered "Joy"! when I saw the responses here, husband saw my smile, thats a good thing, thanks again, cg

[Josephine]

Vike,

If you receive a SOC, you have the option of then filling out VA Form 9 and having your appeal sent to the BVA for further action, or you can send the VA "New" evidence they were previously unaware of and have them reconsider there decision. This will prompt the VA to either grant the benefits sought or issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). If you receive a SSOC, you can either fill out the Form 9 within 60 days of that SSOC and have your claim sent to the BVA, or again send the VA "new" evidence. Thus, completing the cycle just mentioned.

If by chance, you should read this. I have what may appear a dumb question to you.

Why did I receive a Statement of the Case stating this is not the DRO's final decision, with a form 9 to fill out within 60 days and have a note stating that you are going for a C&P examination.

I filed out the form 9.

My file went no where. I went for the first C&P and was given a more likely than not decision.

File was immediately transferred to another state to susposedly rate. No true. 5 months later, I was send for a clinic appointment for treatment, which turned out to be a board of two psychiatrist.

One year later I received a denial of benefits, as the Service Manager stated, they placed their weight with the psychiatrist, since they were psychiatrist, even though one refused to sign the examination, making this an in complete exam.

Who had jurisidiction of my claim once I filled out the form 9 and it was turned in to the BVa?

Thanks,

Joephine

Edited October 20, 2006 by Josephine

[cowgirl]

Your question - "Who has jurisidiction of my claim once I filled out the form 9 and it was turned in to the BVa?"

Good question Josephine, I want to know the form 9 path as well. Am researching that too, trying for TDIU; just not sure - my case is valid and VA needs to see that too. When paperwork is prepped I show SO what my next step is, SO okay for quick saddle cinch not much more. Maybe active appeals will rope em in.cg