2018, Got my Docket #

[Oceanbound]

Will post my appeal journey in this thread. Here starts the road to victory. 

Sept 2017 - hired GloverLuck since I HADIT with getting denied by the VA with the injuries I have documented in my file. I was homeless, lost my marriage, and 15 years of my life.

April 2018 - Got my Docket #.

Hopefully it does not take 5 years, but I expect it for the traditional route, and not RAMP.

[Oceanbound]

Letter dated May 15th but only received it a week later, stated that I have 90 days to submit anything to the BVA, for my "evidence docket."

[pacmanx1]

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[Buck52]

12 hours ago, Oceanbound said:

Letter dated May 15th but only received it a week later, stated that I have 90 days to submit anything to the BVA, for my "evidence docket."

Yes you need to submit which way you want to go here and you have 90 days from the receipt of this letter, according to your case you can choose the above on how you want your case  solved.

what would be the best way to solve your case?

1.DIRECT  (NO EVIDENCE) 

2. EVIDENCE (YOU HAVE MORE EVIDENCE FAVORABLE TO YOUR CASE)

3. LET A JUDGE HEAR YOUR CASE 

YOU CHOOSE WHICH IS THE BEST WAY TO GO.

i WOULD RECOMMEND GETTING AN ATTORNEY AT THIS POINT.

[Oceanbound]

Buck, I already have lawyered up.

[Buck52]

13 hours ago, Oceanbound said:

Buck, I already have lawyered up.

That's great Oceanbound...sounds like your on top of things.

I wish you the best.