Va Deferred questions and help from the community.

[ArmyGrunt]

Hi everyone, I've been seeing almost everything and love the support everyone has here for everyone and need some help. I submited a increase and new conditions to the VA I recently suffered a fracture on my left tibia when I was in Puerto Rico and the VA took care of it because it was for the tendonitis I suffered the fracture and have limited mobility in my knees, I was gonna be homeless because I lost my job in the incident and all and my wife flew me to Colombia (South America) my vso dont have no phone number, and need help with my claim the only increase my Panic attacks and depression, but deferred the rest ( knees, fracture, migraine and joint pain) and I'm in the limbo. I call ebenefits and they tell me they dont need more info, but on the Spanish line, they tell me they do, but wont tell me why. I'm currently sitting on 92% to be exact and need help from the community.

[ArmyGrunt]

16 minutes ago, broncovet said:

Ok.  If you have a printer, we can probably tell you where to download the applicable form.  If you are seeking an increase, you probably want to file a 526 EZ

I did file for a claim already on June 7 and got deferred 

Edited August 27, 2018 by ArmyGrunt

[broncovet]

Take the "bull by the horns" and take charge of your claim.  Here is how you do this:

1.  Get your cfile and/or medical records if you dont already have them.  Dont skip this step.  

2.  Read your file, looking for key information, which is the CAluza trio.  In the case of secondary conditions, its the Caluza duo, as you only need 2.  

     Here is the Caluza trio and duo you need.  Make sure you have them.  Get an IMO/IME if you lack any.   

a.  Current diagnosis

b.  in service event. 

c.  nexus or doc who says your (condtion) is at least as likely as not due to an event in military service.  

The Caluza duo for secondary conditions.  

Skip b, and just get A and C, above,  because your primary is already service connected so an "in service event" is assumed.  Example:  Your migraines are "at least as likely as not" secondary to your SC depression.  

[broncovet]

You can do all this without a phone, but the internet will make your job much faster.  It sounds like you have access to the internet or you would not be reading this.  

[Vync]

Welcome to Hadit!

If you have no income, it might be worth requesting your claim be expedited due to financial hardship. The VA will have you fill out a means test to get a better picture of your financial situation. Common examples of financial hardship are
- Inability to afford food, medical costs, transportation, shelter, clothing, etc...
- Collection notices from creditors when you cannot pay your bills
- Eviction or foreclosure notices
- Vehicle repossession
- Having utilities disconnected due to nonpayment

 

[ArmyGrunt]

7 hours ago, broncovet said:

You can do all this without a phone, but the internet will make your job much faster.  It sounds like you have access to the internet or you would not be reading this.  

Yes I have internet over here, just trying to find a descent VSO that even with mi case deferred can guide me correctly as of the moment

[broncovet]

Good luck finding a "decent" VSO.  The problem lies here:

If the VSO is hardworking, and successfull at winning Vets claims, word gets around and he is swameped.  So, when you call, he will have to put you on a waiting list for a few months.  

However, if the VSO is a rookie, or of very poor qualify, then his schedule will be wide open.  

When you do call and ask for a VSO, guess which of these they pair you with??? Hint:  Its not the good VSO as his schedule is "booked".