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Rootbeer112
Hello everyone,
Very new here so bear with me.
First off thanks for your service.
I currently have an NOD in for PTSD as well as Migraines. I have been seen by both VA Psychiatrists as well as my own Psychologist for a couple years, and have been diagnosed by both with PTSD as well as migraines. I have NEXUS letters for both PTSD and Migraines as well as DBQ's being performed. Back in November 2016 the VARO requested more information about my PTSD and my Psychologist sent in 38 more pages and it sat. I sent an email out about two weeks ago to the secretary of the VA just on a whim and I received a call on Friday morning from the person at the Philly VARO asking me to clarify some questions about one of my stressors. I didn't remember the exact date but he seemed fine with that. he then told me the reason my claim was taking so long and why it wouldn't have been done a while ago is because they lost half of my SMR's. Of course I had no idea what to say, and he said it wouldn't even be worth me looking for them because he looked everywhere. I then asked how much longer it would take and he said he was finishing everything and would give the DRO my information on Monday which would be tomorrow. He said it was flagged because of the email I sent, and that it needed to get done. My questions are this, and any help would be greatly appreciated.
1. Is it normal for the VARO people to call for information if they are not going to approve my claim/Appeal?
2. How long do you think I have left? after I spoke with the guy from the VARO, my ebenifits account showed my appeal went from GOE to review of evidence and said Initial review complete. I know that isn't a big jump, but it is movement.
3. Even though I have all the DBQ', Nexus letters and VA diagnosis as well as my Personal Psychologist diagnosis of PTSD and Migraines, am I out of luck because they lost half my SMR's? I am also on 4 different meds for it etc?
Any help or thoughts would really help, Thank you.
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