DRO Hearing 3/21/2016

[Jimmer]

I just received a letter that I have a DRO hearing on March 21st.   I know you guys have a wealth of information, and you could clue me in on what to expect.  I have has a BVA hearing on other issues and was successful.  My case is a little different.  Last year around March, I felt the V.A. was "stonewalling' me and I sent a e-mail to Ms. Hickey.  I got a phone call from a RO in Phoenix, Az., who said she would personally handle my file.  She was transferred to San Diego, and my file just sat.  I sent a e-mail Mr. Robert MacDonald in November  after getting nowhere.  Another RO called me and said he would be handling my file.  In the meantime my  representative sent in a NOD.  I am wondering is the NOD prompted the DRO hearing and the RO just backed out of handling the file.  This was a claim I was denied, pertaining to diaphragm paralysis , and lower back problems.  The incident that caused the accident is well documented in my military records.  The C & P doctor denied  it was service connected, because I didn't state the pain was in my left lung area, and specifically lower back  L4-5 and L5-S1 area.   I have submitted Nexus letter from Board Certified Pulmonologists  and a Orthopedic doctor specifically showing the connection of the accident with these area, along with them filling DBQ's.  They also furnished medical journals to verify the problem.  I cannot think of any new information to provide them.   Any suggestions are appreciated as always.   You guys are really on top of things and I do thank you. 

[Buck52]

Your welcome jimmer,

Navy4life I wish you the best with your claim and you hear something soon.

Let me know when you get your decision, and if they send you a transcript.

I had an informal hearing and they sent me a copy of everything that was said at my hearing with my decision..but that was about 14 years ago.

 

....................Buck 

[Gastone]

Vynce: It sounds like you opted for the "Informal," as did both Navy 2/26/16 and myself 06/29/14. If your Squared away with your "Compelling N & Material Evidence," I truly believe the "Informal" is the way to go.

Good friend of mine, that I thought should have gone "Informal," opted for Formal based on his Attorney's recommendation, back in 09/15. He's still awaiting a Decision on his IU Award, as of last Tuesday.

During his Hearing, after the Intro, DRO had very little to say, couple questions. He and his attorney presented his case, in a cross exam, type format. I don't think his attorney asked if he could record the exam and my friend can't remember precisely,  what few questions the DRO asked, or his attorney's response.

If a Vet has a Strong Case and is confident in his abilities, Starting off "Informal," is the way to go. I think a discussion regarding the Vet or his Rep being able to Record the "Formal," needs to be addressed before anything starts.

Semper Fi

[Navy4life]

On 3/15/2016 at 8:34 AM, Buck52 said:

Your welcome jimmer,

Navy4life I wish you the best with your claim and you hear something soon.

Let me know when you get your decision, and if they send you a transcript.

I had an informal hearing and they sent me a copy of everything that was said at my hearing with my decision..but that was about 14 years ago.

 

....................Buck 

Buck;

I will update as soon as I hearing something!  I was told at least 60 days and that was 2/26/16 so I am not expecting anything before then....

[Jimmer]

Navy4life,  I will let you know the results after the hearing, Monday March 21st.  12:00-1:00 p.m.  I have made copies of all the information needed, and I am categorizing them and numbering as well, so I can make a quick reference to a particular point.  I have also made a complete set for the officer as well so that we are on the same page.

[Jimmer]

Also Buck52, Gastone, Vync, flores97,  I will let you know as well.  Didn't mean to not include in the last posting.  All of you have been extremely helpful, thanks.  I do appreciate it.

[Vync]

Best of luck to you Zimmer!