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Ebenefits updates for VA letter and disability percentage ?

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Dan T.

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Hi all !

My claim closed yesterday (Saturday-9/29/18) per ebenefits. I then went to check my VA letters and the disabilities tab but it shows the same old stuff and hasn't changed. I checked and have seen my C&P exam results and it shows a positive response on my side. How long does it take for the letters and disability percentage to change online ? I am going absolutely crazy. Is this something that changes only on Monday through Friday workdays ?

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@paulstrgn since no one has answered you yet I will throw in some info here. If the C&P was done at the VA by a VA doctor you will see it in your My Healthy Vet info. if it was done by an out

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I understand what you are saying. Does it sometimes take awhile to update the VA letters and disabilities info online after it closes.....in my case on a Saturday ? Some on other posts on here says no and some say yes so I'm just curious about the inconsistency regarding that if it is yes and no.

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I had my current claim was completed on Monday and for me the disabilities were updated at the same time. I am waiting on the VA letter to tell me how they came up with their decision. I was lucky enough to go from 80% to 90%, the one thing I am confused about s the effective date. I started this claim on July 19, 2018 but they gave me an effective date of 5/26/2018 (not sure where this date came from). 

Dan, if I can ask you said you have seen your C&P exam results. Where were you able to see this? I would love to see my C&P exam results for this claim. 

I am not an attorney or an a credited VA rep. These are my personal opinions and experiences, always remember what worked for me may not work for you.

You as the veteran are your own best advocate and no one knows your disabilities better than you. It is highly recommended that you as the veteran research and verify that any opinion given meets your specific situation.

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Dan T., there is only one thing to remember about the online system and that is that it is not always accurate.  It depends on whether your claim is at the RO or the BVA among other things.  Some people see it updated immediately and others wait for weeks.  I know that is not the answer you are looking for but be patient.  Wait for your envelope and read your decision carefully.  Also file a FOIA request to get your C&P's.  If you do not get what you want look there for where your next move is.

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Mine was updated within 2 days. I am still waiting on my decision envelope to come! 3 and 1/2 weeks and waiting! Keep checking VA letters. AB8 letter should update soon.

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