MarkInTexas Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Well folks, I finally crossed the goal line that I have been moving the ball toward since I started this adventure in 2010. A few days ago, I saw all kinds of crazy activity on eBenefits and VA.gov as I went to check on my slow shuffle in the BVA line. I had already had my hearing and had several claims granted, and was waiting for the VA to move forward on the granted conditions, or see if they were were going to handle the remaining two remanded conditions that didn't amount to much anyway. I was sitting back with something like 33,000 claims still ahead of me in the slow march, so I was surprised to see an attorney fee determination claim pop up out of nowhere. I called my attorney and left a message with his office. He called me back a couple of days later excited and says that it looks like I'm about to join the Chapter 35 Club and that they will be retro'ing my EED back to my original claim dates. He said to watch for the mail, and as usual to never trust eBenefits, which I don't, but I still do go to, which I know I shouldn't, but I do. Y'all know what I mean. Anyway, a couple of days later, I get a nice retro in my account, and see that eBenefits is showing 100%, and the letter generator shows the same with the famous language of permanent and total with no future exams scheduled included in the letter. I noticed all of the BVA granted conditions were showing as service connected, except for one, so I'm assuming they are still working on that little one. Also the two remanded conditions have not been decided yet either. One called for a records review in the BVA remand decision and the other for a C&P, so since we now live in a COVID-19 world, who knows how that will work out? So anyway, I'm sitting and waiting on the one granted remaining and two remanded, but everything online shows green lights. I did notice that there is are now two "new" claims open in my eBenefits, one still for the attorney fee determination and one for a "STR-Medical", and when I go to it, it says the claim is a regulatory and procedural review. I'm hoping that some of y'all know what that means. I know that nothing is super "official" until I get the big brown envelope, or white, or brown and white....whatever the VA has in stock at the time, but it is a relief to finally be near the end of the tunnel that started with a VONAPP submission to the VA. Yeah, I said it...VONAPP......the claims are that old. I know I've said it before, but I will say it again. I joined this site back in 2012, and it has provided a wealth of knowledge, counseling and peace of mind, and also served as a place to ventilate. I couldn't have made it without the help of you folks. I also have to say that Asknod's e-book on Amazon saved me tons of trouble in the beginning, and it as handy as a pocket on a shirt as you navigate through the process. Thanks to all of you, and I wish you peace, good health and happiness. I'll be back and forth on here still to check in, and maybe give some advice or get some advice. Thank you all for your service, both in the military and now. God bless each and every one of you. Mark Kelly Severance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted April 26, 2020 Founder Share Posted April 26, 2020 Mark- Wonderful news. Very happy for you. Enjoy what you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator pacmanx1 Posted April 26, 2020 Moderator Share Posted April 26, 2020 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted April 26, 2020 Moderator Share Posted April 26, 2020 Congratulations! Dont forget your state benefits, as well as life insurance (free! for the first 10,000 dollars worth). May I ask which attorney did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted April 26, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 26, 2020 Congratulation MarkinTexas good fight Keep on staying on hadit your experience with your claims can help other veterans & plus we still need to meet for coffee someday. of course I don't live in Dallas/Rowlett anymore we went from Dallas to Burleson South of Ft Worth and because of the HOA in Burleson I could not agree with their foolishness, we pulled up and Are in the process of Moving to West Ft Worth (White settlement area) just off Loop 820-S but will still use the VA.in Dallas,. Ft worth VA is closer but I Went and seen the Dallas travel pay director and he ok me coming to the Dallas VAMC Since All my medical records/Dr's are there and I am in MH therapy there. since 1999 Again Congratulation on your Big Win my friend Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Great news and don't forget CHAMPVA for the dependents. CHAMPVA has their own site and the application is on it. MarkInTexas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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