Suspense Date?

[Guest jangrin]

Hello,

Went to the SO today and he said my husbands claim is still at the rating board. He also said that the claim had been worked on the 3rd of January. He said for us to check back with him in another 3 weeks. If we havn't heard anything by the suspense date he will call the VAROs office again to check on the claim.

Does anyone know what the "SUSPENSE DATE" means.???

Thank you,

Jangrin

Edited January 18, 2007 by jangrin

[Vike17]

A Suspense date is nothing more that a date entered into the computer by a VSR or RVSR for which there is a plannned action on a claim, such as following up on a records request or waiting to receive results from a C&P exam.

Vike 17

[Guest jangrin]

Darn,

I thought it would have more significance. The suspense date on this claim with the rating board happens to be the ONE YEAR aniversary of my husband filing date one this his first ever claim. I thought that would be really news worthy. Oh well, back in the bread line for a while, (figure of speech, sort of).

Jangrin

[Vike17]

That's probably why a suspense date of the one year "anniversary" was entered, just to remind them that the claim has hit the one year mark. Once claims go over one year, VA really tries to move them as fast as possible.

Vike 17

Edited January 18, 2007 by Vike17

[Guest jangrin]

That's probably why a suspense date of the one year "anniversary" was entered, just to remind them that the claim has hit the one year mark. Once claims go over one year, VA really tries to move them as fast as possible.

Vike 17

Thank you Vike 17,

I appreciate the response regarding the claim. It seems there are alot of "edgy" members right now. I really do think that this waiting for long periods of time without actual authenticated "claim Status" does wear on the veterans.

It would be so much better if their were a way for the claimant to know what exactly was happening rather than the wondering if they might hear something soon. The system is not user friendly in the "rapid resolution" department. My heart goes out to the veterans, SOs, and VA employees, who really try to make a difference. It is frustrating to everyone I'm sure, but it is always most difficult for those who really need the help the most.And in this situation, it is most likely the vet and their family. Good business practices and most "churches" reccommend that a person have enough food and cash on had to sustain themselves and thier families for 6 months. Even the SSA says plan on having 6 months reserve. I don't believe anyone expected it to take two to five years to get determinations on a properly filed claim.

I think part of what is happening right now is that it is the first of the year and evferyone was optimistic that the claims process would get rolling and we would all start hearing some good news. Unfortunately, that is not the case and I believe we are all realizing that it is going to be another year of business as usual with the VAROs and claims.

We are a family here at Hadit and we get to know each other fairly intimately. Sometimes we need to listen to each others cry for help and pull together like a family should, rather than have a family feud over things we cannot control.

JMO- Thanks Vike 17, you have been a hugh wealth of information to me this past month. I too have been fighting depression about this claims stuff and the long wait. Your inside information has been a help.

Jangrin

[vaf]

Jangrin, what a cute little puppy! Your baby??

Edited January 19, 2007 by Vicki

[Guest jangrin]

Jangrin, what a cute little puppy! Your baby??

Vicki,

Yes, thats the baby. But he has turned into Chuckles baby. His name is Copper and he keeps Chuckles company when I'm off at work and our son's at school. Copper's job is to keep my husband busy and out of trouble. So far it has worked as planned and I think Chuckles likes the puppy more than he misses me during the day.

Jangrin