Should I Do What My So Say's?

[jecsb4]

Hi All Veterans and Family and Friends of Veterans,

I filed a request for a NOD review pending my original claims for depression, and for my feet (hammer toes, flat feet and bunions). The VA has not done the NOD yet. In the mean time, I file for additional claims for varicose veins and lower back pain secondary to my feet condition.

I went to see my SO 9TX Vet Comm) to file another additional claim for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. This is a small tear in my left foot which causes pain. The SO told me not to file additional claims because my file was in the review section and it would delay my claim by having then stop the review and look at the new claims.

What is the review process and is he right about the delay. Since I talked to him I got a letter form VA and they are setting me up for a C&P for the additional claims.

Should I do what he says or file this new claim along with with the some additional evidence about my orginal claim of depression and feet and lower back pain secondary to the feet conditions? Or wait on filing new supporting evidence for my orginal claim and wait for the NOD and the most likely Statement of the Case.

Thanks for your help.

[Ricky]

Hi All Veterans and Family and Friends of Veterans,

I filed a request for a NOD review pending my original claims for depression, and for my feet (hammer toes, flat feet and bunions). The VA has not done the NOD yet. In the mean time, I file for additional claims for varicose veins and lower back pain secondary to my feet condition.

I went to see my SO 9TX Vet Comm) to file another additional claim for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. This is a small tear in my left foot which causes pain. The SO told me not to file additional claims because my file was in the review section and it would delay my claim by having then stop the review and look at the new claims.

What is the review process and is he right about the delay. Since I talked to him I got a letter form VA and they are setting me up for a C&P for the additional claims.

Should I do what he says or file this new claim along with with the some additional evidence about my orginal claim of depression and feet and lower back pain secondary to the feet conditions? Or wait on filing new supporting evidence for my orginal claim and wait for the NOD and the most likely Statement of the Case.

Thanks for your help.

Your service officer may be right in that it may delay you claim. However, simply waking up in the morning will also delay your claim hahahahaha. If you have a new disability I would file it asap as to get the most EED. It is a slow process no matter what your do. jmho

[Objee]

Your service officer may be right in that it may delay you claim. However, simply waking up in the morning will also delay your claim hahahahaha. If you have a new disability I would file it asap as to get the most EED. It is a slow process no matter what your do. jmho

Ricky's right. I'm in the same circumstances you are and that's exactly what the RO did to me. Claims first, then the DRO appeal.

He's also right about getting the earlier efffective date! File.

Ralph

[john999]

You claims should be added on to your original claim as an amended claim. I did the same thing by adding another secondary condition to my DMII claim and the VA amended the first claims and just sent me another VCAA letter. It does delay the process but it will take a while anyway. I would not just dog and cat claims if I have a heavy claim like an IU claim that I want to get adjudicated.

[Guest jangrin]

If your going for a C&P exam then your claim is still not with the rating board. I would submit now all evidence to support your filed claim. I would also file your new paperwork to add on whatever you can to that claim. There are many here at Hadit that have had claims AT the RATING board for many many months. Best to go to the RO if you can and file all paperwork and evidence right away and get your copies date stamped.I would not hold on to evidence supporting an unrated claim at this point in the process.

By turning in your records now you may save yourself an appeal later because you supplied enough evidence for an acceptable rating. Good luck to you!

Edited January 17, 2007 by jangrin

[jecsb4]

Thank you for all of your replies. I will submit my evidence for the additional claim and also some additional medical evidence for my original claims.

Thanks again.

Joe