BVA Grant Wait time....

[LJM]

March 2010 claims filed 

2011 NOD 

Jan 8, 2019 BVA Judge

June 10 - 4 grants, 3 remands, 3 denials 

This whole wait is because the Atlanta RO couldn’t determine whether my husband, a SSG in 1st RGR BN ever served in combat for service connection. Baffles me to this day. Nonetheless, almost a decade into this I am finding that the retro for the grants will take at least another year or more. I am curious as to anyone who can shed some light on their experience and or timeline. 
We do not have a lawyer. The American Legion is who represented him. We were told law offices slow you down in the process by many veterans. The American Legion has sent his denials to a law firm that has contacted to help with that part of the BVA decision. We have contacted them to see if they have any insight to a timeline on the grant decisions and they said no. All leads resort back to the general Atlanta RO and they are never helpful. 
Thank you for taking your time to read this. 
 

[LJM]

Just to be clear 

Do a fast letter. His RO is in Atlanta. Call and get the name of the supervisor? That’s who we attn to. What does call Peggy mean? I wasn’t sure if that was a typo or someone I need to call.

Sorry, I’m trying to make sure we don’t miss a step. I also reviewed Berta’s post as well. 
Thank you all for being so helpful. This is really appreciated. 

[GBArmy]

Yes, call and get the name of the RO manager and address the letter to him/her. Read her post first. Peggy is the number you call to get general info, especially as it pertains to status on your claim. They often are not too accurate, but they might have a handle on yours. the number is 1-800-827-1000.

[Berta]

We call the 800# "Peggy "because of this commercial:

https://community.hadit.com/topic/69514-peggy-for-newbees/

The link still works.

I still LOL when I watch the video.

I used to tell vets ( prior to ebenefits) if you dont like what Peggy says about your claim, call back a few hours later.

You might get someone who will give you more info.

The Fast letter is here:

I will see what #s I can find for Atlanta RO and post them here.

VA is actually full of Peggys and if you don't have PTSD when you file you claim, you might get from the VA claims process itself. .......

Edited October 28, 2019 by Berta

[Berta]

Director-Atlanta VARO  Al Bocchicchio 404-929-5819

            email                         al.bocchicchio@va.gov

Their head VSCM     Stephanie DiBello

                                       404-919-5831

I have 3 AVSCM #s  also but those two above should get you somewhere. Let us know.

If you email the director you can copy and paste the Fast letter or attach it as a pdf.

Edited October 28, 2019 by Berta

[LJM]

My goodness! Are you a VA Angel?! This is just too much. I need to buy you dinner. Lol 

I am so grateful I found this forum. I am going to give all this to my husband and cry a little that you all have helped me so much. 
Veterans are the best!! 

[Berta]

Yes they are the BESTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( I am a civilian however) and VA would call me a Devil or probably the B---- word) - Ha Ha-

We have excellent people here who help.

 

Edited October 28, 2019 by Berta