DRO -- Not the Outcome I wanted

[rootbeer22]

Folks:

I'm so thankful for the advice that I've received via the many experts from this board when I first filed my VA Claim. I learned a lot and the best thing I learned was that no one is going to care more about your claim than you do. At first, I was misguided and  I relied on a VSO that was not really engaged, did not really care and seemed to only to want to "submit" the claim to get it on her books? But it was people like Berta, Asknod and several others of you that educated me to produce a solid claim that ended up at 90%. Anyway, now the second phase of my claim is to appeal 3 of the contentions, (Broken Big Toe, Broken Pinkle Finger and Severe Dry Inflammation-Blepharitis Eyes-as a result of injuries in service) that they did not originally service connect. Anyway, I filled out and sent in the form I9 with new evidence and  asked for a DeNovo Review  and a  hearing. So, for about 4 months the appealed contentions  were listed on ebenefits and I kept watching for a status update? Then, all of the sudden on ebenefits the general appeal continued  to be listed but then the 3 contentions and their verbiage disappeared? So, I called the 1800 number and they said that a decision had already been made and I would be getting a from the VA within 6 - 9 months? I said, I thought at least  that I was going to  get a "personal hearing"  to further support and defend my claim?  Anyway, as I look at the ratings, the only change that I can see now that they have service connected my right foot - big toe  trauma at 0% and that's it? Frankly, I guess my lesson learned now is that I should have just spent the extra money for brand new exams on all three contentions? Otherwise, it now look like I may have just wasted my time? I know that a new exam is considered the "gold standard" to challenge a claim but I felt as if I had enough solid evidence to get me over the top--but maybe not? 

1. Anyway, my question is does the VA still owe me the DRO Hearing and/or can they just  cancel it?

2. Can I still send my claim to the Appeals Board or is it considered resolved because a decision was already  made?

 

Good Luck and God Speed...

 

 

[Victor Ray]

13 hours ago, Buck52 said:

I don't have the UnderSectuary of VA email 

Davidjshulkin@ gov.org  or .com

Although David J.Shulkin M.D. was appointed Secretary of VA  by President Trump  not sure who the Undersecretary of VA is at present ?

Dr David J, Shulkin .M.D. President Obama had him as the UnderSectuary of VA Health.

 But as we all know by Now  he is the current VA Secretary of VA

Here is the phone # for the VA Under Secretary of VA  202-461-7000

Ms berta will have the Under Secretary of VA  Email  Addy!

Buck.

Thank you. The address I found matched the .gov you show. I did write him an email. But whether he responds or not is questionable. All I can do is try. I am writing anyone that will listen, and those in Washington that give a hoot may take the time to read the mail, maybe not. They even embarrass me with the blatant abuse of power, and the rediculious statements they sent me. I believe it is the corrupt swamp dogs dictating control out of Washington, but hopefully, they don't control Mr David Shulkin. These corrupt bought off officials need to be exposed and the statements be used as evidence of their corruption. Thank you for the help Buck.

Victor Ray

[Victor Ray]

5 hours ago, Berta said:

I don't have it Buck.

It will probably be David.Shulkin@va.gov

I have used these addresses:

President Donald J. Trump

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

 

And/or  VA Secretary Dr. David J . Shulkin ( he was confirmed yesterday so I can finally get my letter and enclosures to him) at

                         Veterans Administration Central Office

                              810 Vermont Avenue  NW

                                Washington DC  20420

There are over 20 Million veterans in the US of A.If even 1% of those who are  VA claimants and/or VA patients, wrote to the President and the new VA Secretary about their problems with the claims process and VA health care, I think it could make a difference. 

They need to send proof of their issues.

Any vet who had to pay a large fee for a IMO/IME from a real doctor to overcome a faulty C & P has a very legitimate gripe.

Successful CUE ers have very valid gripes.

Anyone who has had their VCAA/ 5103 rights violated has a very valid gripe.

All 38 CFR 4.6 violation victims have a very valid gripe.

All of above have documented proof from their specific VARO that they can enclose and that makes their actual letter very easy and brief  to write and send (with proof of mailing)

Neither the President nor VA Sec has any idea at all of what veterans and their survivors go through.

But like I have said here before, it will take Veterans themselves to change the system.

Veterans will change it ,

                     or they wont. It is their choice.

I am in all of above (with proof from my VARO) but need to add any successful 38 CFR 3.156 recipients too.

And of course any successful FTCA/ 1151 veteran or survivor , has a documented and very important gripe.

All of above reveal the incompetence of the VA medically and/or via the claims process.And why we have a backlog.

 

 

Berta.

Thank you. I just read your original post, and how it was written up. I tried writing that up too a few years ago, but it wasn't near as good or legally explained as yours. I assumed that the VA had people that interpreted lay statements, and that they reviewed the evidence and could see the clear and obvious errors made by any previous decision, and correct them. 

I see that it does not work that way, and me being hospitalized in Vietnam is a direct accusation of that the Herbicides used n Vietnam directly affected my current conditions as well as in 1971. It is not likely that i alone was affected and the Vietnamese citizens not affected. Our government does not want a connection of liability to Vietnamese people, so it seems the wording is everything, and DAV sold me out, lying to me and offering bad advise and incorrect information. VSOs are protected by the same laws that protect used car sales people and the warranty on the vehicle. VSOs warranties are about the same. Should have read the fine print. 

I am going to write a few more letters and include the evidence, and hope. The raters ignored the evidence, the VA ignored the evidence, DAV ignored the evidence, but maybe the White House won't. I know when the right person sees the evidence, they are going to ask "what is the problem here"? Who in the hall reviewed this, and who can not read and connect a few dots. St. Louis must be exposed for corruption.

thank you Berta.

Victor Ray

[Buck52]

Victor

This is what you need to email the Secretary of VA About

simply let them know you have all your medical evidence to substantiate your claim since way back when and its obvious the people that make the decision on your claim are not reading your evidence  let them know you have all your copy's

& you have cooperated fully and mannerlly.

 

'' I going to write a few more letters and include the evidence, and hope. The raters ignored the evidence, the VA ignored the evidence, DAV ignored the evidence, but maybe the White House won't. I know when the right person sees the evidence, they are going to ask "what is the problem here"? Who in the hall reviewed this, and who can not read and connect a few dots. St. Louis must be exposed for corruption''

 Like thi

keep your email short and to the point   this should do it...try not to criticize to much or be sarcastic (in red letters) remember honey catches the fly.

VA Secretary will probably give it to senior clerk and have them to write your RO/OR Claims Intake Center a letter telling them to get  this taken care of  ASAP. (Hopefully)

We can't make any promises to you  with this but we don't know  what they will do?

 but in the past  theres been a few hadit members do this and see action in there favor with in 60 days.

Its worth a shot!

Edited February 9, 2017 by Buck52

[Victor Ray]

10 minutes ago, Buck52 said:

Victor

This is what you need to email the Secretary of VA About

simply let them know you have all your medical evidence to substantiate your claim since way back when and its obvious the people that make the decision on your claim are not reading your evidence  let them know you have all your copy's

& you have cooperated fully and mannerlly.

 

'' I going to write a few more letters and include the evidence, and hope. The raters ignored the evidence, the VA ignored the evidence, DAV ignored the evidence, but maybe the White House won't. I know when the right person sees the evidence, they are going to ask "what is the problem here"? Who in the hall reviewed this, and who can not read and connect a few dots. St. Louis must be exposed for corruption.''

thank you Berta.

Victor Ray

 Like thi

keep your email short and to the point   this should do it...try not to criticize to much or be sarcastic (in red letters) remember honey catches the fly.

VA Secretary will probably give it to senior clerk and have them to write your RO/OR Claims Intake Center a letter telling them to get  this taken care of  ASAP. (Hopefully)

We can't make any promises to you  with this  butdon't  what they will do  but in the past  theres been a few hadit members do this and see action in there favor with in 60 days.

Its worth a shot!

Buck.

Thanks again. I have already sent them an email, and stressed that I have the documentation to back up what I am claiming.  It was not that short, but it was to the point with a little history explanation to back it up, and hopefully, it gets through. 

I tried working directly with the VA, but it seems that 2.5 years of talking at least once every week has not gone anywhere to speak of, and I feel I have been played for a fool to see just how much I knew, and how long I would let this serade go on, while they all laughed at me being a sucker for believing anything the VA says. I can't believe I had any faith in them being even remotely honest, when they have proven over and over just how dishonest they really are. I deserve it. I really am a fool for believing in the VA. Thanks for your help in every way.

Victor Ray

[Berta]

I don't have it Buck.

It will probably be David.Shulkin@va.gov

I have used these addresses:

President Donald J. Trump

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

 

And/or  VA Secretary Dr. David J . Shulkin ( he was confirmed yesterday)

                         Veterans Administration Central Office

                              810 Vermont Avenue  NW

                                Washington DC  20420

There are over 20 Million veterans in the US of A.If even 1% of those who are  VA claimants and/or VA patients, wrote to the President and the new VA Secretary about their problems with the claims process and VA health care, I think it could make a difference. 

They need to send proof of their issues.

Any vet who had to pay a large fee for a IMO/IME from a real doctor to overcome a faulty C & P has a very legitimate gripe.

Successful CUE ers have very valid gripes.

Anyone who has had their VCAA/ 5103 rights violated has a very valid gripe.

All 38 CFR 4.6 violation victims have a very valid gripe.

All of above have documented proof from their specific VARO that they can enclose and that makes their actual letter very easy and brief  to write and send (with proof of mailing)

Neither the President nor VA Sec has any idea at all of what veterans and their survivors go through.

But like I have said here before, it will take Veterans themselves to change the system.

Veterans will change it ,

                     or they wont. It is their choice.

I am in all of above but need to  any successful 38 CFR 3.156 recipient too.

And of course any successful FTCA/ 1151 vet or survivor , has a documented and very important gripe.

 

[Buck52]

OH Ok Ms berta  & your welcome Victor  I hope anyone on hadit can steer you in the right directions and you  see some action with your claims.

Also Rootbeer , This post has turned into  other threads   & hopefull you can get some answer with your original post  and sorry for hi-jacking your thread on this one.

 Ms  berta I think he is sending it to the VA Secretary David J Shulkin

Its good thing you put up President Trumps addy too  I'm glad you did.

If most veteran would send him a letter or via email  that has been toss to the street like Victor Ray  and let his claim lay there for years something needs to be done and I truly think President Trump will make some Big Changes.

Veterans can die or be in so bad of shape before they get their benefits or can't enjoy what they should have years ago  its just a damn shame.  It makes Big Difference in a Veterans life when he receives his hard earned benefits.  will change his/her life for the better.

perhaps  the only good out of this is all that back retro Victor should get  and other Veterans like him.

Lets all pray its not to late!

Edited February 9, 2017 by Buck52