Now nearing age of 83, with even more medical problems, but still no Diabetes or Cancer, all of my Doctors have been convinced since 1990 that I had to be exposed to Agent Orange. Youve just been rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Affairs. Does anyone have any idea ??? Tissue was extracted and the results were positive. I contacted a US Senator for assistance. First off thank you for what you all are doing, my concerns are the following: 3/25/2019 my appeal was awarded and my percentage was raised from 10% to 60%. My case was screwed up so badly I had to hire a lawyer to take over. Ive lost everything, including my quality of life. Upload or insert images from URL. I have been considering an appeal process to try and get some medical help on old injuries from active duty days. That letter only denied two disabilities and did not even mention the illegally closed appeal. Fear is not an option. this was originally submitted in April 2015 and the regional office in Wisconsin is incompetent and stalling this process which is painfully obvious!!! I could not find out if was a decision on my claim, or just her decision to get rid of it. So glad that Senator is no longer in office. If you change your mind about having a hearing, you can write to the Board to withdraw (cancel) your hearing request. Youve just been rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Affairs. In my mind I feel the process is now going forward only because I faxed in the VA award letters. Find a VA regional office near you By fax Advice given is in no way a substitute for consulting with a competent Veterans law firm, such as one on the NOVA advocate website !! It took over 25 years before the VA admitted there was an agent orange issue for my husband. Its been back in forth between Washington D.C. and the regional office 3 times since Feb. 2016 (wait Ill have more about that date). Hi Arnold, in your second sentence, you wrote that you called in, but didnt say who you called. Your wait time depends on which appeals lane you choose and how long it takes for the VBA or the BVA to get through the appeals in front of them. If you don't agree with the Statement of the Case, you can continue your appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. This patent covers not only the Grub's Mystery Green, but also Brads Atomic Grape and Barrys Crazy Cherry. Youll get a notice in the mail at least 30 days before your hearing is scheduled. Hes like well now youll be waiting another 4 years to get this right. I used the RAMP option with the help of a person from the DAV. Those are not part of the AMAs current 36-day average. I can not talk to anyone directly and point this out. Your representative, if you have one, may help you at the hearing. You must demonstrate that your active military service is what caused or aggravated the diagnosed condition. It's possible to pay with credit card or Western Union, but PayPal isn't an option. Did you call DAV, or VA? EIN 92-2360268 The DAV sent through a RAMP application and the answer was that I dont qualify for RAMP. I was taking 60mg a day for control. I went to school. I am otherwise very healthy and have none of the diseases associated with amputation, such as vascular disease or diabetes. I have had my stuff kicked down the road and in the meantime Im one step closer to being dead.. After being kicked out of the Army for an accident I had in there they told me the VA would help me that was March 1986.. I would say that the majority of claims that are processed are short sheeted (the reviewer only looks at specific things like the DBQ or a IMO) and they never really check the claimants history. BEING OVER THE AGE OF 75 I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE A HEARING IN 12/2018. My appeal changed to the same status today. The site is secure. I cant be considered Service Connected because there are no medical records. Mine is just for an effective date issue. The VA is responsible for the loss of my right leg, above the knee. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Regards. I really dont like hearing this from one Vet to another! If you disagree with a VA claim decision, you can request a decision review. I know you have to request a hearing if you want one. Please make sure Dave receives this, and have him call me to answer other questions. Years ago I suffered with swelling of joints and giant hives whenever I did manual work at home and on the job. I call about once a month to check the status of it. I applaud the VA for trying to expedite cases but cant help feeling that this adds another level of confusion to an already confusing process. Many of Hi Todd, RAMP ended in February 2019. Staff at the Board will make sure your case is complete, accurate, and ready to be decided by a judge. Well, first, you have to get into the new system. An official website of the United States government. Well yes I won 8 years retro because the regional office Never certified my appeal to the board from service.. My husband died at the young age of 52 at the VA nursing home in Pittsburgh. 31 33 years I have been fighting the system 33 YEARS!! In this case what do I do? You can request a direct review, submit more evidence, or request a hearing. I told him about previous exam and he said I was the forth person he had seen in last 30 days with same problem with Indian Doctor. Th last time I contacted them, with a reply was late 2019.The BVA also has a Fax #844-678-8979 (Toll Free). How do you approach Dave with a problem? I have multiple disabilities and am at 90%. Two weeks later they approved my claim. Agent Orange poisoning. This process allows us to remove spam and other junk posts before hitting the board. German Commander (WWI)lectured to the US Army after the war on warfare-- PTSD - tactics etc-and Leadership A direct review, where the VLJ only reviews the existing claim record without any new evidence or arguments, will take about a year. IT mgr should be fired, use fingerprinting, face recognition, as I write my password down, but cant use old password. Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, waiting to be sent to a Veterans Law Judge. Here are the steps to filing a BVA appeal: 1. Q? My question is how long can it remain like this ?? Financial Literacy Month provides an opportunity to get caught up on often overlooked end-of-life planning. Many have been disrespectful. That being said it appears the two computer systems are no processing or updating the information. Decision soon Your appeal will soon receive a Board decision. We sacrificed our bodies for this country, and we have to struggle for 10 damn percent! Decision review replaces the old ("legacy") VA appeals process. They agree I was exposed and in Nam, but it doesnt cover my cancer. Many visits to the allergist with no conclusion or diagnosis. Your appeal will soon receive a Board decision. Congress complained and VA hired a bunch of new claims people. Just one. Why is it, at the VA veterans hear your not rated high enough even come into play ( with other benefits) when veterans are waiting 7+ years for an expeditious claim . The BVA then rendered my appeal as moot citing the award I had received for the same issue..wait maybe it was a different issue-I just remembered something it said- 'the widow has been awarded DIC under Section 1151 but could subsequently attempt to prove direct SC death'----I need to find the case at BVA- I am just recalling what they said.They also said my FTCA offset would have to be refunded if I ever proved direct SC death ( probably what the appeal was for). I have heard a lot of problem stories over the years, and they are not all from the Tucson VA, it has been the same story from Veterans all over the US, that have moved here. the expeditious processing of his VBA remand Submit VA Form 9 to the Board of Veterans Appeals. Please I need an advice. However, we reserve the right to keep anyone on moderator preview. Been going to school since October 2020. Ive been fighting for increases for close to 5 or 6 years now I believe, and its all a damn numbers game to them. Decisions are averaging weeks instead of years; the decisions are written in regular language, not legalese; and more importantly, in the AMA, VA can actually assist you. Hendrix,etc etc etc If your hearing is less than 2 weeks away, youll need to file a motion explaining why you need to reschedule. Damnhope I dont have any remands lolololol.. My remand took about 6 months to complete, from the time the VBA submitted the orders for the remand to completion. In other words, you applied, it was denied, you appealed (or reopened) and it has kept your appeal "alive" since you first applied because you have kept on jumping through the hoops to preserve your effective date. Staff at the Board will make sure your case is complete, accurate, and ready to be decided by a judge. Nobody knew what the hell it was. Staff at the Board will make sure your case is complete, accurate, and ready to be decided by a judge. the failure of the Maginot Line (WWII) This process does not take long. If youve moved recently, please make sure that VA has your up-to-date mailing address. They wanted me to see their doctor in 2015, I went , wasnt a doctor, she was someone who worked for the doctor ( dont know if she was even a nurse) . Jason, the article doesnt make it clear that they are separate programs. Here in Feb. This gives members a starting point to ask clarifying questions like. It has been over 30 days since the second exam and still no updates. Rephrase the question: I was diagnosed with apnea in service and received a CPAP machine, but the claim was denied in 2008. Well today it change to your appeal is with the judge. Before you get started, you'll need to decide what type of vegetables you want to grow. I will find the BVA ombudsman's email addy and post it here. /ekspdiSHs/ Then in February I got a letter from the VA stating within 90 days of February 12, 2020 I would have a decision made. EIN 92-2360268, VA Disability Claims Community Forums - Hadit.com. Question B. I may have PTSD- how can I be sure? JB I used to believe this until VA Proved me Wrong. Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, waiting to be sent to a Veterans Law Judge. If you need to withdraw your hearing request, you or your representative should send a written request at least 2 weeks before your hearing. But to get the most out of your tomato plants, its important to understand the basics of planting and caring for them. Can you log into your eBenefits and tell me what your historical claim (appeal) data says about the pending sleep apnea? Oh, thats right, sit on those claims til 2020 and MAKE them join the modernization act, since they didnt volunteer for RAMP. So I can have an idea where they are at reviewing cases. Gardening is a great way to spend time outdoors and get in touch with nature. The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely. I also have a dependency claim for my son in college and travel back pay reimbursement. So AMA replaces RAMP? hope that helpssorry you guys are having to wait so long. I used 266 hours of sick leave and 100 hours of vacation time (at that time I was only accruing 8 hours of each a month, so you do the math). I did not have a hearing. However, the time it takes to get a decision is different on each docket. When you fill out the Decision Review Request: Board Appeal (VA Form 10182), select block 11c, Hearing with a Veterans Law Judge." It says on Va.gov that I will have a decision soon. I talk with them all the time too. They have always replied to me on many BVA issues but Covid has them probably on a limited work schedule. Was that female Indian Doctor at the Syracuse VA by chance? The VA dosent follow their own rules about settling claims. In the meantime, I didnt have enough time to get the social security for him nor for any life insurance via the DAV and etc. Further, legacy means your BVA appeal will have to be "certified" by your VARO. Staff at the Board will make sure your case is complete, accurate, and ready to be decided by a judge. If the latter, then this blog tells how you can have it moved into the new AMA. For more information, please see our RAMP was a temporary sneak peek at the new AMA, and it was an opportunity for thoselike youto move out of the old, broken, legacy appeals process. I was enlisted during paper records. An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? They win!they beat me to a pulp and although I never said, Uncle, the bully stands taller and bigger than I, making sure I dont make any eye contact. HadIt.com Veteran to Veteran Changes Ownershi. The company offers Elephant Gigantes seeds, as well as free seeds that come with recommended shelf life information included. Pasted as rich text. Doesn't seem to be an unanswered question there. I had three disabilities that had been sitting in the legacy appeal system for four years. Apparently, VA is waiting until almost the end of our lives before they finally realize that maybe the Doctors were right. Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, Appeals Management Office unveils new path to speed up appeals decisions, https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/, Pursue financial stability and security by taking the Veteran Saves pledge, WARTAC internship program offers career transition for service members, Call TTY if you Having a linear line of appeal would be so much easier for the VA and easier on Vets to understand. The Board of Veterans Appeals schedules hearings in docket order (the order in which they receive requests). Because the VA didn't address my appeal or write nod. What does your eBenefits status tracker say? EIN 92-2360268, VA Disability Claims Community Forums - Hadit.com. Theyve done a few xrays, but didnt do a MRI until just 6 months ago. i had my appeal hearing with judge in aug of last year. Send your written request to the Board using the address or fax number listed below. The veterans advocate advised me to file a claim for malpractice by the VA. Because the VA had no one qualified to fix a botched knee replacement they sent me to their educational partner, the University of Missouri. adjective This includes the examinations a veteran submits to as well. Yes, you can bring new and relevant evidence to your hearing to share with the judge. I am presently # 19,564 on the list and based on the timeliness of completing these remands it appears I am going to have to wait for a final decision another 2-3 years. Decision soon Your appeal will soon receive a Board decision. This article says 36 days, Since mine started in Oct 2018 it has been 8 months, over 240 days. Then, youll also want to include a current medical diagnosis from your VA or private doctor. Hi Ben, did you include your military records WITH your claim? So now I am back in same waiting period. Two last things, I will not be afraid to send in additional claim evidence when my appeals are not finalized. Examples of good cause for rescheduling would include if you, your representative, or a witness are sick or you had trouble getting records. What happens next? A huge thank you to all my brothers and sisters out there for their service and sacrifice! My claim should be a clear cut approval but still they wait. Veteran Saves, which is part of the Consumer Federation of Americas America Saves program, wants to help increase financial stability, savings and economic resilience among Veterans. How can I get help? IT OR IS THERE AN ADDITIONAL PROCESS AT THE REGIONAL OFFICEAND IF SO WHAT FURTHER DELAYS WILL Your letter sounded VERY familiar! I did not submit anything concerning Addisons Disease and have no clue where that came from??? You can post now and register later. Donations to Hadit.com are tax-deductible. This blog discusses a new way for Vets locked in that broken system a way to opt into the new, modern appeals process. o much for a new improved system to process claims. Capt Adoph Von Shell-interested in any info at all! How can there be no medical records for 5 years? If you did include them, it also helps to submit a lay statement noting where, such as page X, paragraph Y, etc. I haven't either. I feel the pain of everyone who commented i have been messed around so much by the Va its not even funny they lost records even refused to send me mail saying they sent it then send letters about they error on my claim and gave a lawyer which they paid for and Im still waiting on them to finish my claim from 2012 I thank God that Im receiving social security from my injuries while on the Marines social security said there are no jobs out there that I can do but VA still wont say Im unemployable but social security say so really this cares alot of stress and anger. A Board hearing is always optional. After I filed the RAMP, I was not seen or did I hear from VA until after the 120 day point. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Submitting new evidence at this time could delay review of your appeal. The average wait time it takes to get a decision is eight weeks. I hadnt heard anything as of of May 31,2019. My regional representative with the VFW has been worthless. If you're appealing a VA decision under the new process, keep reading below to learn how to request and prepare for a hearing. Fought for an increase, which took about 3-6 months for 10 more on my knee. If you notified the judge at the hearing that you were going to submit additional evidence the judge would have either had you sign a waiver or if not let the appeal stay at the VARO until they considered the additional evidence. I had to have an additional exam. The National Caner Society told me cancer cells can stay dormat for years and years before becoming active. Oh, yes, there still are "old school" people around who recommend legacy, mostly because they often "dont like change", and want to do it the way it was always done, even tho that may mean it takes 2-5 years to get a BVA appeal done and implemented. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. the VA writes lots about their new moderization act yet, I hear their mouths moving and their actions dont match!!! This is administered by VBA, and the laws governing it are more than 80 years old. I have a PTSD case that was originally appealed in March 2012 and was remanded over a year ago. This, in my opinion, undermines the reason lanes A and B are in place. Sorry this has nothing to do with your claim but one never knows how many widows or widowers read the site and might need info like this. to date I have waited over Four months and going on five months?? 40 years, 4 claims, 4 appeals and rejected every time with unprofessional intimidation, accusations of lying, fabricating photos, while all the years the symptoms dont go away. No wonder so many Veterans commit suicide. Donations to Hadit.com are tax-deductible. if that gives you any timeline, Did yours get finalized? Q? I told her during exam that I disagreed with one of her statements. 50%: If a veteran requires use of a breathing assistance device, such as a continuous airway pressure (CPAP) machine.. If you switch to a different appeal option, youll keep the same docket date and your appeal will be decided at the same time as other appeals with the same date. WARTAC trains separating service members to become VA Veteran Service Representatives (VSR) or rating Veteran Service Representatives (RVSR) with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). It happened to me long ago- I had an appeal at the BVA but subsequently succeeded in the claim at the VARO level. The Quest for the Perfect Heirloom Tomato Variety The new process is said to have 3 NEW lanes to choose fromlanes A and B arent new. So, appeals are processed in first in first out method. I have suffered severe pain and because of the opioid crisis I just have to suffer. Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, waiting to be sent to a Veterans Law Judge. Your claim will be worked in date order relative to other claims of this type. No apology. 38 C.F.R. On 4/22/2021 at 2:18 PM, spirit_grt said: On 1/19/2023 at 5:01 PM, spirit_grt said: On 2/3/2023 at 10:28 AM, Freedom101 said: Appealing Your Veterans Compensation Disability Claims NOD, DRO, BVA, USCAVC, General VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claims Forums. There are a lot of people working for the VA making these kind of decisions, and there is no way to check on them, let alone request another evaluation. I had a similar experience with a female Indian Doctor. Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, waiting to be sent to a Veterans Law Judge. Docket is defined by the date of receipt of the appeal. Youll keep the same docket date, and your hearing will be rescheduled to the earliest date possible. Does this new appeals process help with this issue? Its sick that blankets with humane fecal matter is left in a patience bathroom for over a week even though the VA personnel were told the blanket is there. It is not known what happened to the breeder of Rebel Starfighter Prime or why Galactic Magic Seeds is no longer available. My DIC came by direct deposit to my account.My bank never got the wire transfer and I was stunned that instead they sent this very large check by mail. My lawyer did request a hearing and my Ebenefits was showing I was waiting to have my hearing. Today, I received a response that said, We have placed your RAMP Supplemental Claim for Obstructive Sleep Apnea back under control and it will be assigned to a Decision Review Operations Center (DROC) for processing. Mine is in remand at the RO. For more info on the benefits of HLR and SCL (compared to legacy), please watch the video above. You can see this by the VCAA notices and the Bryant discussions at hearings.

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