ptsd Preparation For Notification Back To Pending Decision Approval

[E-5 Big D]

I have been a long time reader of the success stories on this site, I have never posted before. So here I go on my rant. I filed a DRO Appeal at the Muskogee Regional Office October 2013, I then had my DRO Hearing in May of 2014, at this hearing the DRO explained to me that it would be an informal non-recorded hearing simply because she seen the mistake that the VA Rating Officer made and that this would be a quick fix. "No later than end of July 2014." I had opened a dependency claim in January 2014 as well due to getting married. Now that I have an open dependency claim and a DRO appeal going on at the same time I'm pretty sure I screwed myself. That darn 1-800-no one knows a damn thing keeps reading me the same old paragraph about if we need anything we will contact you. My dependency claim went to Preparation for Notification on December 2, and now today December 18 it goes back to Pending Decision Approval, can someone explain what is so freak'en hard about approving a spouse that it had to get sent back a stage? Also can someone enlighten me on one more question. Could this be what is slowing down my DRO Appeal. The appeal is for PTSD increase, and IU. I'm already at 60% and the DRO officer explained to me that I should be at 90-100% for PTSD alone not to mention the other 8 items on my claim that all together gave me a 60% rating. Thank you in advance for any help or advice.

[georgiapapa]

Based on the positive experiences described by different vets on Hadit, I think you will receive a response as a result of your e-mail. It may take a little longer due to the Holidays. Keep us posted.

[E-5 Big D]

I will keep you all updated. Thanks again for all the help, and Merry Christmas to you all and your families.

[E-5 Big D]

Got a call today from DAV in Muskogee RO, they told me that they had great news that would make my New Years. Unofficial letter came to them today stating 80% with IU P&T. So it looks like everything was granted back to March 2012. Maybe going to get a little back pay. Just wanted to let everyone know. Still waiting on Dependency claim to happen but very glad that the VA finally got something done. Happy New Year to me. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[Navy04]

Great News Bud! God bless and don't spend all them Winnings at one time!

[E-5 Big D]

Thank you very much, apparently there is a lot that comes with being P&T through the VA, something about sales tax exempt and car tag and tax and a ton of other things that I knew nothing about, to much for me to take in when the DAV guy what speaking with me. Wish I could find the site that he was quoting all this stuff off of.

[georgiapapa]

Glad it worked out for you. Relax and enjoy.

Happy New Year to you and your family