It's Only Just Begun!

[Guest HolliGreen]

Hi, I hope you are well. This "B"ravo "S"ierra is very confusing. Earlier I had a telephone conversation with my state VA rep (a very nice man who is now also totally perplexed) and I informed him I had a copy of the ratings decision from my local rep; apparently my state rep has a somewhat different version of what my paperwork says. It is mind boggleing...the state rep inquired about my heart disease and the last time I had dialysis, these conditions were news to me and he told me these conditions were attached to my VA file. I told him this was incorrect. He then proceded to tell me my file is in the VA authorization stage and not to worry because my case is not yet done. Does this sound correct or should I expect to be lost in the VA maze forever? Thank you. H.G

[Berta]

Say what? Holli- I have state rep at RO and local rep at the VAMC from the same POA-

this bravo sierra- I like your style- is just about what I can always expect from them-

Have you called the 1-800-827-1000 lately for an actual status on your claim?

My local vet rep doesnt have a phone I guess because he cant call my RO for me-

he does use a phone- but only for other claimants-

It sounds like one of them in your case was looking at the wrong decision-then again- what decision did he get and yet what did you get-

I wish my vet reps had told me when they put me into Authorization last year-

the VA authorized my claim to be sent to the BVA-with 3 signatures-

in your case I believe authorization however, might well mean a good thing-

I only believe anything about a claim when I see it in black and white from the VA itself.

Is there anyone else on your POA who can give you another opinion?

[Berta]

PS- can your locale rep fax or attach to email a copy of what he is reading?

I had POA locally for 6 years before I filed my newer claims.

The rep who I last dealt with was moved from the local office to the VARO-

I dealt with the new rep, the rlacement boss-locally

the RO rep didnt even know I was still on their POA when I got my de Novo sameo sameo review 2 years after that-

the 'boss' here told me not to give them copies of my claims in 2003 and the RO rep apparently already destroyed what I sent him in 2005 .They have no copies of my claims at all and have never showed concern whatsoever over that.

I think you should really look into this-and I mentioned my problems because I found that sometimes-with 2 reps on a claim-it all gets snafued real quick.

[Guest HolliGreen]

Hi Berta, it is nice to hear from you. The strange thing is that some of the documents faxed to me were from the CDVA and from the VA. It seems no one can effectively explain anything. So you caught the bravo sierra?! :) I learned that one from a former Marine I used to work with, I thought it was pretty good! You know, I think I will give the 1-800 number a call and see what they have to say, thanks for that idea. Holli

[Berta]

Holli ask them to check the VACOLS screen and if this doesnt make sense-to check your COVERS screen.

And if you cant get any info- call U800# back and a different rep might well be able to help more-

[Guest HolliGreen]

Great, thank you for the advice...I'm going to call right now Berta. Holli