Hopefully some really good info for all soon!

[Confusedvet1]

Pretty stocked and can't wait to get this info and share it.

I recently submitted an iris claim asking about the 10 day policy of waiting after letter is sent with a decision and why they can't make it available online immediately and rationale for their policies etc.

 

I've spoken to 2 people so far at the Peggy line and both have said that they are jealous (one actually is asking to have the info sent to their management team) of the information being put together for me and that they hope I like to read. One told me I better share this info with other veterans as well so my hopes are high for some really great information to share.

Hopefully more to come by end of next week at latest.

[Confusedvet1]

My office is about an hour and a half away. The congressional liaison I spoke with at the office said it's usually possible to make a same day appointment to get my records like you say. However the VA website only provides the Peggy line as contact for RO and obviously they can't really make same day appointment since they are on other side of country from me.

 

I also learned something interesting. Apparently when they email you a copy of a decision if it's been over 10 days they are actually violating the privacy act since you didn't submit a request for it in writing with your signature. Now if they did require that then we all know it would likely take months to get it which would severely impact your due process rights for appeal.

 

[pawmbi]

Ok the facility is 

Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Benefits.  Here is how it looks on the VA website

Oklahoma City Outbased Public Contact

301 NW 6th St
Suite 113
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

 

That address is just a main Federal Building that houses many govt. agencies (USDA, FDA, etc...)

So I don't know hopefully you have something like this that could help you.  

[blahsaysme2u]

UPDATES? just wondering. been away for while and following up on things

[Carl the Engineer]

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[Rivet62]

On 8/17/2021 at 1:51 PM, pawmbi said:

Just curious...

In your geographical location do you have a VA Office?  Here in Oklahoma City we have a VA office in the Federal building and when I get a decision I can go there the same day and they download the decision and any C&P exams done.   I've never had a problem with getting this and it is a walk-in basis.  I wonder if you have an office like that might you get your information faster?

This is a good question for people who live far away from their VARO. My claims case remains at the VARO of my former state of residence. Can I go to any VARO to see my C-File?? Maybe I can call 1-800-Peggy for the answer.