Comp. Claim & C-File

[Cope3]

I've been reviewing a lot of posts on here advising what to do while waiting for a Comp. Claim to be decided. One thing I noticed was that it's recommended to get your C-File. Which is good to hear because I put in for that first. The weird thing is the time tables though. According to eBennies,I put in my Privacy Act Request 10/14/15 and the estimated completion date is 10/24/16 - 6/20/17!! Whereas, the Comp. Claim was entered 12/22/15, was changed from "Under Review" to "Gathering of Evidence" today with estimated completion date of 5/19/15 - 9/23/15!

Definitely, not complaining about my Comp. Claim moving along quicker than expected! What I don't understand though, why is the Privacy Act Request going to take 1 - 1.5 years, compared to, the up to 9 months for the Comp. Claim? How can they decide Compensation quicker than sending me my C-File?! WTF?

If anyone has any information to add some clarity to this concern; it'd greatly be appreciated! Thanks

[Cope3]

Anyone know anything about this?

[Andyman73]

Cuz that's how they roll!  Nothing makes any sense at all. 

[pwrslm]

A lot of the angst for C File is appeals.  For a new claim, without much history, you really don't need it unless you get a denial.  After your claim closes, you would be better off getting the file, so its complete and you can document exactly what they did on your claim.

[armyrob]

Just remember, depending on where your claim is in the process, and FOIA request for the c-file can add time to a claim. Agreed with pwrslm, you really don't need a c-file until either you are getting ready for an appeal or your claim closes. 

[4mydad]

Your situation sounds very similar to my dad's claim. Submitted 12/16/15 same dates as you for completion. Do you mind me asking, did you submit a FDC?  Also, did you hit "Request a Decision" button on ebennies?

 

 

[Cope3]

With the C-File dates, I won't have it until long after my claim is decided so I guess that aspect of things will work itself out.

4mydad: I am working with the DAV and they submitted my claim FDC. No, I did not hit/use the "Request a Decision" button.

I guess I'll just have to wait and see how things go. They have until 2/24/16 to gather evidence. Then, I'm guessing I'll be getting C&P exam dates. The wait is very frustrating.