Using records in C-file as evidence

[Al10679]

I have a lot of evidence in my C-file to use toward my claim.  When submitting my claim should I "refer" to it, or make copies and submit with the claim.  I want to ensure they read it.   Thank you!

[Vync]

Thanks Brokensoldier!  Do you add something like "can also be found in Cfile"?

 

I helped a veteran who tried the "evidence is in my c-file", which was in a letter written up for him by his local county VSO. The VA issued a rubber stamp denial stating they were unable to find any of the evidence he specified. He got a copy of his c-file and I helped him go through it. Within five minutes, I was able to find what he insisted was in the file. The veteran's c-file was about 8 inches thick. I assume the rater probably looked at the request and thought more about moving a claim off of their desk instead of the needs of the veteran, so they issued a quick denial.

Help prevent "lazy rater syndrome". Spell it out for them (briefly/clearly). Spoon feed them.

As Broncovet indicated, we used 3.156 and they quickly changed their tune...

[Al10679]

I have been afraid of that happening, so will follow your advice.   Thanks everybody!

[rootbeer22]

Brokensoldier244th:

 

Great job on the NOD, I'm working on my first one now. Could you tell us what you percentages were originally and later what you received as a result of the NOD?  What did they give your for the ED and the they challenges?            Thanks Rootbeer22

Edited December 14, 2015 by rootbeer22
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[brokensoldier244th]

ED is S.C., but always 0 percent. I did not get smc-k though. At the time they said i had still fathered  children so it wasn't  non functioning. (Which was true) The radiculopathy was increased to 20 percent from 10 percent each leg. Ultimately I did not appeal the nonpayment of ED after my IU increase because I'm housebound now, anyway. Not sure  it's worth the fight for 100 a month, even with a little backpay.

Edited December 14, 2015 by brokensoldier244th