jfrei Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Curious as to what its like at a hearing and the do's and don't? I think knowing its closer and its killing my anxiety wifes no fan of who I become,me with the obsessing over the Hearing the constant feeling that its going to end badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted July 16, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Well if its a DRO Hearing at your RO it could be a good thing, its you and the DRO face to face and its your time to tell them your story and explain things that you need explaining and take any medical evidence with you that the DRO don't have usually from a IMO or IME & buddy statements sign statements from friends /family.When you go in they just take you to this meeting room with a long table and chairs and microphones at each chair, you will either have a formal hearing or informal hearing the DRO will ask you.The DRO First walks in introduces himself you meet him tell him your name shake hands ect,,ect,, the DRO will tell you how the hearing is conducted ,you decide what type hearing you want, and just go from there, if you get a pro veteran DRO then everything will be fine, if you get a hard nose DRO just answer his questions politely and state your case, and hope for the best just relax and don't be nervous and always be truthfuljust remember this DRO CAN CHANGE THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.A DRO Hearing is usually a good thing and a DRO has the right to approve/grant your claim right then and there but he has to expedite it takes about 2 or 3 weeks.I was like you before I had my DRO Hearing but after it was all over I was so surprised has how easy it actually was.Now if you get a video Hearing via Video hearing I know nothing about those!Just relax state your case the best you can & go over a few major details (all your ducks in a row) with your wife the night before the hearing you will do ok.Its always best to have our claims solved at the RO level that going on to the BVA CAVC...................Buck Edited July 16, 2015 by Buck52 Andyman73, jfrei and rwskitch 3 I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jfrei Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Its a face to face at my Regional Office with my attorney. Its on to issues he said one being the CUE issue and secondly if the recall of my vehicle IE GM ignition switch recall with the settlements as enough to reopen my claim as new and material evidence. I can't remember if he can only say yes to reopen the claim and so the appeal starts or if the DRO can grant the new evidence and make a decision on the spot. Edited July 16, 2015 by jfrei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Navy04 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Good luck and you should have nothing to worry about. I always say that Evidence is Evidence is Evidence, and it speaks for itself. I have filed 4 FDCs in the last 2 years with over 30 C&P exams, and most were horrible feeling, yet 90% were granted. Good luck and keep us posted jfrei 1 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Curious as to what its like at a hearing and the do's and don't? I think knowing its closer and its killing my anxiety wifes no fan of who I become,me with the obsessing over the Hearing the constant feeling that its going to end badly.
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Well if its a DRO Hearing at your RO it could be a good thing, its you and the DRO face to face and its your time to tell them your story and explain things that you need explaining and take any medic
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Good luck and you should have nothing to worry about. I always say that Evidence is Evidence is Evidence, and it speaks for itself. I have filed 4 FDCs in the last 2 years with over 30 C&P exams,
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