Why RAMP is not living up to expectations (Just my newbee 2 cents)

[firedog974]

Hi all, 

             New here, but want to share my experience with RAMP.  I came here looking for advice/ info/ direction, and it looks like some of you have had similar experiences with RAMP as I have had so far.  I have been in an appeal for almost 3 years now, I elected a DRO review.  During my appeal, I made contact with an old platoon mate who agreed to write a buddy letter on my behalf.    Since this was considered "new" evidence, the lawyers' office helping me said I should opt into RAMP as I now have new evidence.  I took their advice and went the RAMP route.  The VA received my RAMP package Aug 2018. Since then, nothing has changed.  When I call, they simply tell me my RAMP paperwork has been received but not processed.  I have been told, "I'm sending this to my supervisor to get resolved" only to call the next week to see nothing has changed.  While I understand I am well below their 125 day "approximate" window, I am at 90 days, making 125 seem impossible since I'm not even in the RAMP system.  This is typical VA in my opinion..... "it will be done in 125 days!"..... but it will take you 180 days to get into the system.  I'm pissed and think I should have stuck with my DRO review.  Maybe my experience is out of the norm, or maybe this is the latest trend in the VA lies....  Any input is appreciated. If I'm off base, please let me know.  I'm just in a world of pissed off right now,....

[cnocmmz]

On 3/9/2019 at 7:19 PM, vetquest said:

Yes, they can call you back until you reach 20 years.  It does not happen all of the time but they can still do it.

Interesting, although my paperwork states that I am not scheduled for anymore C&P's.  I guess they could always call us back

update: Spoke with a prior VA lawyer and by law, sure they can call you back in for a C&P exam, even lower your rating; however, if you are 100% permanent the VA cannot reduce the amount of your monthly monetary amount. Hence “permanent.” This is why they do not call you back in!

 

Edited March 15, 2019 by cnocmmz

[firedog974]

On 3/7/2019 at 12:01 PM, Patton said:

Please let us know how it all turns out.

Will Do.  Sitting at Pending decision approval, so it's getting close.

On 3/9/2019 at 9:32 AM, cnocmmz said:

Just came in last eve..100% P&T   

Awesome news! Congrats!

[firedog974]

Checked bennies today and it look like they approved my claim!  I have been rated 50% for PTSD, so my overall rate is now at 60%.  What a relief this is finally over!  Thanks for all of the help everyone has given me here, it is appreciated!

[vetquest]

congratulations.

[Patton]

Congratulations Firedog!

[OldJoe]

Congratulations