secondary claims Supplemental Claim IMO timeline

[flynsolo2]

**UPDATE**June 23, 2023

 

I had a virtual appointment with VERA yesterday. They told me that my claim was sent for RFD (they stated it stands for rate for decision) on June 13th and the check back in about 10 days or so. As of today, nothing has changed on the VA website, (or in the disability letters or payment history), but, I will keep checking, daily now, lol  and will keep everyone posted on how long this process has taken-for me, at least. Here's hoping they granted the 50% for cpap use (fingers crossed)

 

 

 

 

*****UPDATE******* MAY 9, 2023

It has now been just over 60 days, and there has been no movement or updates on my supplemental claim. I called the VERA line and they said they also see no updates or movement on their end. When I asked them on the steps to decision for a supplemental claim with new evidence, she said she did not know (such as claim received, claim being reviewed, gathering evidence, etc..)., or if it goes from claim received and is being reviewed to a decision? Does anyone know, because that is where my claim has been since they received it. Also, I don't know if this has anything with them getting ready to make a (favorable) decision or not, but, I did receive a dependent verification form; I have never received this form in my 20 years of benefits, but the agent on the phone told me they do this every 8 years? 

So, over 60 days later and still just waiting on a decision, for anyone wondering how long the supplemental claim process is currently. Also, if anyone happens to have any info on the steps/process until a decision, I would appreciate it. I tried looking online but cannot seem to find anything....

 

 

 

Okay Hadit Community,

So finally took the plunge and got an IMO letter from Dr. Anaise for my OSA secondary to PTSD (and he even included it secondary to GERD). I know there are a TON of factors, but looking to see, how long did it take the VA to make a decision once you submitted a secondary claim with an IMO? Additionally, when did the VA backdate your claim to? I looked it up on the VA website, but it sounds very confusing. So here is my claim: Submitted De. 2021. Denied Feb. 2022 (asked for extension for this claim because of how long a sleep study was going to take); sleep study given in July 2022. Secondary claim with IMO submitted March 2023.

I am assuming it will go from the March 2023 submittal date, but some have told me it's from the date shown of disability (sleep study)....I am just hoping for a ruling in my favor and to finally finish this uphill battle of 100%.....

 

 

Edited June 23, 2023 by flynsolo2

[flynsolo2]

UPDATE:

I had a virtual appointment with VERA yesterday. They told me that my claim was sent for RFD (they stated it stands for rate for decision) on June 13th and to check back in about 10 days or so. As of today, nothing has changed on the VA website, (or in the disability letters or payment history), but, I will keep checking, daily now, lol  and will keep everyone posted on how long this process has taken-for me, at least. Here's hoping they granted the 50% for cpap use (fingers crossed)