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I'm Worried About My FDC - NO C&P Exam Offered

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chomperjones

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so my claim was submitted on 12/12/2016.

I submitted for bipolar/depression (reopen) and tinnitus (new). I sent it in as an FDC with all my evidence.

I checked ebenefits on 12/21/2016 and the status is already showing preparation for decision.

Is this normal? I haven't even gone to a c&p exam, I haven't recieved any correspondences or anything.

For the bipolar depression it is a reopen because when i first filed in 2011, I missed my appointment.

After I missed my appointment, the VA sent me papers (back in 2011) saying that they see that i was treated for depression during active duty. but since i failed to show up to the appointment, it was denied.

So now i've sent a ton of new evidence that supports my claim and they've reopened the case. But does the speed with which this is progressing means that i am being denied?

As noted below, ebennies is showing that the va rep has already made a decision, in less than two weeks. With no exams or anything... What does this mean... Is this normal? have i been denied? Is there a phone number i can call?? im freaking out.

Here's what ebenefits show:

Estimated Completion: 01/24/2017 - 03/04/2017

 

STATUS: Preparation For Decision

The Veterans Service Representative has recommended a decision, and is preparing required documents detailing that decision. If more evidence is required, the claim will be sent back in the process for more information or evidence

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After 3 months in Preparation for Decision my claim just went back to Gathering of Evidence and under Needed from Others it states, "Request 1 <VA MEDICAL FACILITY> due date 02/17/2017." Does this mean that a C&P is being scheduled? Just wondering since I never had a C&P and my claim went straight to Preparation for Decision in October. Thank you.

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Mine had the same "Request 1 <VA MEDICAL FACILITY> for about a month. It showed a due date of January 13, 2017. Then suddenly on January 13, 2017 the eBenefits site updated and said that they received it on December 29, 2016. So there was definitely some lapse in reporting there. I had three C&Ps and no documentation from the VA -- all my physician information was from private doctors.

Today mine moved from 'Preparation for Decision' to 'Pending Decision Approval'. My completion date was also moved up too. Hope that helps a little bit in trying to figure out a timeline and possible decision.

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