Patton Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I filed for an increase (from 10% to 30%) for GERD on February 16, 2019. Since I received a DBQ and NEXUS letter from a Private Doctor, so I did file it under a fully developed claim. I checked eBenefits today and it states "Preparation for Decision" with an Estimated Completion: 03/08/2019 - 03/21/2019. I am lost for words, but this could be settled in under a month? When I was service connected for GERD, it took almost 3 years. Has anybody had a claim completed so quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted February 22, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 22, 2019 You are getting pretty excited about ebenefits, and that is likely premature. If you get the decision, quickly, please post it! Ebenefits, especially the dates, is notoriously unreliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patton Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 I have never had a claim settled without a C&P Exam. I am pretty sure that it will be returned to Gathering of Evidence and I will end up having a C&P Exam. Just wishful thinking. I will keep you posted on how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetquest Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) I had a claim for neuropathy settled without a C&P exam. They made a major grant in my favor. I do not know why they awarded without a C&P unless they considered the evidence in my favor so overwhelming, which it was. Edited February 23, 2019 by vetquest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patton Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thanks vetquest! Hopefully it will go well for me also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patton Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Well it took a little longer than a month, but in the end the VA granted me 30% for GERD's. They did use the DBQ from my Private Doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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