Any recent processing times for VARO after BVA Appeal Grants?

[cds4344]

My father just had the BVA grant his appeal for A&A SMC. My father has had a long ongoing battle with the VA since 2006. He finally was granted %100 TDIU in 2016 Jan. (Almost 10 years later). After, Lawyers requested that we pursue A&A SMC. The A&A was initially denied back then (sometime in 2016), and we appealed it. Finally, on October 16, 2018, it shows "Granted, increased rating, special monthly compensation." We received the decision in the mail from the BVA, but no other information was given. Our lawyers aren't giving us any further info on what to expect next. He's currently 78. From researching, I've heard it goes back to VARO for a decision letter or rating information. My question is, can the VARO deny this again, or is the BVA the final say? Also, any info on recent VARO processing times after BVA granting an appeal?

[jfrei]

Bva is the final word they just have to process the award amount and or attorney fees

[11cvolley]

On 10/26/2018 at 2:33 PM, cds4344 said:

My father just had the BVA grant his appeal for A&A SMC. My father has had a long ongoing battle with the VA since 2006. He finally was granted %100 TDIU in 2016 Jan. (Almost 10 years later). After, Lawyers requested that we pursue A&A SMC. The A&A was initially denied back then (sometime in 2016), and we appealed it. Finally, on October 16, 2018, it shows "Granted, increased rating, special monthly compensation." We received the decision in the mail from the BVA, but no other information was given. Our lawyers aren't giving us any further info on what to expect next. He's currently 78. From researching, I've heard it goes back to VARO for a decision letter or rating information. My question is, can the VARO deny this again, or is the BVA the final say? Also, any info on recent VARO processing times after BVA granting an appeal?

 

I'm keeping track and posting update to my thread about this. Hopefully it'll help others in the future. From what others have shared and what info I got from my lawyer. The VARO has up to 30 days to begin working on your claim when they receive it from the BVA. Then there is the possibility of an audit if you're retired or others (IE: lawyer) need to be paid. Next they start working on the award and sending out notification letters in regards to lawyer fee. Assumption is once the lawyer fee letter(s) are sent. expect up to 3 weeks to see backpay. 

[Magaroam]

Have you gotten any update on this at all? I'm curious because I have finally gotten a granted appeal from the BVA in August of 2018 but haven't received a ratings decision from my RO yet. Nobody seems to know anything, even the director of my RO.