Iam writing this on behalf of my mom. My mom is terminally ill and the doctors tell us her prignoses is very poor. She is the widow of a Vietnam vet who died from a service related illness. After being denied DIC benefit we appealed and recieved a notice of disagreement. We have been told by the VA that there would be a determination made by april 15.MY fear is that there will not be a determenation made before my mom dies. my sister and i are in our 40s. My question is this.
1. Can we have these funds expidited
2. If Mom dies before a decision what happens with her appeal
3. If mom passes before a decision what recourse does my sister and i have
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Iam writing this on behalf of my mom. My mom is terminally ill and the doctors tell us her prignoses is very poor. She is the widow of a Vietnam vet who died from a service related illness. After being denied DIC benefit we appealed and recieved a notice of disagreement. We have been told by the VA that there would be a determination made by april 15.MY fear is that there will not be a determenation made before my mom dies. my sister and i are in our 40s. My question is this.
1. Can we have these funds expidited
2. If Mom dies before a decision what happens with her appeal
3. If mom passes before a decision what recourse does my sister and i have
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You should should pick a family member you think is responsible, tell them of this, and show them where you keep all your paperwork, including your medical records. Give as many details as possible,
free_spirit_etc
Here is the thread for the Office of Survivors Assistance: Email - OfficeofSurvivors@va.gov Looking over the thread,I see I had tried to obtain a copy of the medical opinion for TWO YEARS
free_spirit_etc
Here is a BVA case on the matter: The minor children have the right to substitute for the appellant and continue the claim. But they need to make sure it is done properly or it can take forever.
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