Primary Physician for Sleep Apnea C&P

[JaeNobe]

Hello All, 

I recently submitted a claim for Sleep Apnea secondary to depressive disorder on Friday (1/25). Along with submitting the claim I submitted and IMO from a non-VA doctor.  Today Tuesday 1/29 got a call to schedule my C&P. (World Record to me) Was wondering if anyone else thought this was weird and they also said that my C&P exam was going to be conducted with a Primary Physician not a Sleep Specialist.  I also just thought about it. I didn't submit a DBQ with my initial claim. Could this be the reason? Just seemed off I'm not going to a specialist.

Edited January 29, 2019 by JaeNobe

[JaeNobe]

On 3/22/2019 at 11:42 AM, doc25 said:

Coincidentally mine has the same dates. We'll find out together on our claims.lol.

 

Just checked today and mines has moved to back to "Review of Evidence".... could be a good thing that they are at least reviewing it. Estimated Completion 5/12/2019 - 6/15/2019

[JaeNobe]

On 4/1/2019 at 10:23 AM, JaeNobe said:

Just checked today and mines has moved to back to "Review of Evidence".... could be a good thing that they are at least reviewing it. Estimated Completion 5/12/2019 - 6/15/2019

Another update.... they kicked it all the way down to Gathering of Evidence and wants another C&P exam!.... this is so frustrating! Trying to hang in there!

[doc25]

5 hours ago, JaeNobe said:

Another update.... they kicked it all the way down to Gathering of Evidence and wants another C&P exam!.... this is so frustrating! Trying to hang in there!

Mine hasn't changed....yet. I'm sure it will. 

Status of Your Claim

PREPARATION FOR DECISION

• Submitted: 01/31/2019 (Compensation)
• Estimated Completion: 04/03/2019 - 05/08/2019
  Estimated Completion InfoTooltip with additional information
• Disabilities Claimed: bilateral flat feet (Reopen)
• Representative for VA Claims: TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION
• Current Status: Preparation for Decision
  Current Status InfoTooltip with additional information

[JaeNobe]

Well, an update for you. My claim was denied. Just checked today and it was completed and no change.

Any advise on how to rapid appeal?

[vetquest]

I would try request your case be sent to the BVA.  It seems that the HLR is just a higher level of denial lane to me.

[JKWilliamsSr]

3 hours ago, JaeNobe said:

Well, an update for you. My claim was denied. Just checked today and it was completed and no change.

Any advise on how to rapid appeal?

How long has it been since the original claim? If it has been more than a year I would hire an attorney to assist you.  Granted they get 20% of the back pay but in the end I think it will be worth it.