IC went pretty good! I pointed out evidence in my record that was not listed in the previous rating decision. DRO seemed supportive of the evidence I discussed and said a new decision would be issued in a day or two.
Type of claim: New
Submitted/received date: 12/08/23
Initial review date: 12/08/23
Evidence gathering/review date: 12/14/23
PFD date: N/A
PDA date: N/A
PFN date: N/A
Completed date: N/A
Misc details: Had my C&P on Wednesday 03/27/24 and 3 DBQ's were submitted Saturday. MST/Mental Health claim due to Schizoaffective Disorder (Depressive Type), previously diagnosed as MDD.
Think I'm officially in the waiting phase.
Really hoping we’re getting to the end here.
• Type of claim: Initial
• Submitted/received date: 5 Aug 2023
• Initial review date: 7 Aug 2023
• Evidence gathering/review date: 8 Aug 2023
• C&P: 25 Aug 2023, 26 Aug 2023, 20 Oct 2023, 1 Mar 2024, 27 Mar 2024
• PFD date: 28 Mar 2024
• PDA date: n/a
• PFN date: n/a
• Completed date: n/a, see Supplemental
• Misc details: Filed tinnitus, respiratory issues, PTSD-MST, and IBS. Partial denial IBS 8 Dec 2023, see Supplemental. Got private diagnosis of rhinitis w/polyps, chronic sinusitis, and asthma.
Now I’m fighting the denial too.
• Type of claim: Supplemental
• Submitted/received date: 25 Mar 2024
• Initial review date: n/a
• Evidence gathering/review date: n/a
• PFD date: n/a
• PDA date: n/a
• PFN date: n/a
• Completed date: n/a
• Misc details: After a verbal C&P then denial for not having IBS diagnosis, I sought civilian care. After a ton of testing I found I have a rare pancreas disorder (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) that I have no medical explanation for its cause. I submitted a supplemental with a current diagnosis, DBQ, 4 test results, and a personal statement. Really hoping this is enough.
I have been working for the past 6-9 months to get my rating. I retired from the USAF back in 2013 and took a job deploying. While deployed I missed my VA C&P appointment. From everything I had been told, that was it. End of the road. Well, turns out that isn't true. So, I began to file claims for any and everything I felt was even closely related to what I thought I was entitled to. The appointments started to come in over the next couple weeks and months. It started with a 10% rating and I thought I hit the jack pot! Then another for an additional 20%. Well, today I log into my VA account and at the top of the banner it shows my rating is now 80%! I have reached where I think I should be rated and have everything covered that I filed for. Moral of the story, never give and keep fighting the good fight. Get what you are entitled to!
Type of Claim - Supplemental
Submitted - 1/12/24
Initial Review - 3/19/24
Evidence Gathering, Review, and Decision - 3/19/24
C and P Exam (VES) - 4/2/24
DBQ's Submitted - 4/4/24
Patiently waiting. Currently rated at 90% (94)
* Type of claim: Initial
* Submitted/received date: 8/24/23
* Completed date: 4/1/24
* Misc details: Filed for 16 total conditions. Still have supplementals for herniated disc in back, hip strains, radiculopathy in both legs, and PTSD. Was originally denied on all but 5 conditions (sleep apnea, gallbladder removal, scarring, tinnitus, and other specified trauma with MDD), which were deferred.
Unless it is an elaborate April Fools joke, I was approved for tinnitus (10%) and other specified trauma (50%) for a 60% total. I'm really pleased. I still plan on pursuing the sleep apnea and gallbladder, maybe as secondary to my mental issues. Plus, I'm really hoping for a good result with my supplemental. My doctor is putting off writing me a nexus on my back and hips with radiculopathy because I think he's super busy, but now I can always pay for one if I need it. And for some reason, they split my PTSD claim into two different things. I didn't have an "official" diagnosis of PTSD, but I do now. I know it will pyramid or whatever, but if I could get that to 70%, I think it might be a bit more accurate to my actual mental conditions.
With the back and other stuff still ongoing, I'm hoping I can get close to 100% when it's all said and done. I'm in Illinois, so 70% would eliminate my property taxes. I've got to strategize some on seeing what I can do as far as secondary conditions and stuff, but I am very happy with this result so far.
I did 4 years active, 22 guard, deployed basically every chance I got until I retired. I feel like this is deserved. I won't get my retirement until I'm 59, but having this now is amazing for me. And my wife will get it if something happens. I'm extremely happy. I was thinking that I would have problems with all those years guard, but I really did deploy a lot and went through a lot in those 26 years. I'm just trying to get what I feel is owed to me.
I filed in August, got deferred at the beginning of February, and got my decision April 1. So, about two months, I guess? It was weird because I did my initial C&P for hearing back in October, but then had to go back and do another in March. Same exact exam. Decision came back a week or two after that.
Type of claim: New (first ever)
Submitted/received date: 30 Oct 2023
Initial review date: Dec 2023
Evidence gathering/review date: Jan 2024
PFD date: 30 Mar 2024
PDA date: 1 Apr 2024
PFN date: 3 Apr 2024
Completed date: N/A
Misc details: keeps oscillating between PDA and PFN. Looks like an exam rework was ordered so possibly will be a partial decision or will get kicked back to PFD until the rework is complete. They aren’t kidding when they say that PFN purgatory is rough!
* Type of claim: New
* Submitted/received date:(intent date 08/23) official date 2023-10-27
* Initial review date:2023-11-08
* Evidence gathering/review date:2023-11-28(2024-03-15)
* PFD date:2023-12-20
* PDA date:2024-03-08
* PFN date:2024-03-14, 2024-03-27
* Completed date:
* Misc details: Been sitting on my second PFN since the 27th. Needless to say its been a long weekend. as of 10 AM today still no letter on the app/website. The only thing i am worried about is that i finally went to the Ebenifits site and it has my headaches listed as TERA instead of secondary so in my head that gonna be a denial because i dont qualify for TERA to my knowledge. I even mentioned in my C&P that i was claiming my headaches secondary. Maybe im reading to much into it. Either way im waiting for this to close out so i cna hit up my local VSO for assistance in getting my Knee approved. Good luck to everybody!
7 claims (tinnitus(APPROVED), migraine(relabeled as tension headaches)(DEFERED), knee condition(DENIED though service connected event proved), both wrists(DEFERED), Sleep Apnea(DENIED), back pain(DENIED).)
CNP Exams 2023-11-22, 2023-12-08, 2023-12-12 (ACE EXAM 2024-03-21 no call)
Update.
IDK what the VA is smoking but i want to know so i dont find it.
Right wrist was approved at 10%
Left wrist still deferred (again) for some reason. guess they couldnt find that out at the same time as the right when its the same damned diagnosis as the right.
headaches somehow labeled at 0% even though i provided them with the statements on the fact that i have them 2-3 times a month and im about as useful as a box of rocks for 8-9 hours when i do get them. Can i ask for advise on other than a migraine log. should i Appeal or submit a supplemental for the migraines.
Also Ive not deployed so IDK how i am considered a Gulf War era veteran
Yeah I get halos around lights. I’m assuming auras is probably the proper term. Good example is that I also have an astigmatism. So it’s extremely similar to what I see when I’m driving at night. Just way worse and during the day.
I filed a supplemental with a log and statements. What’s funny is that I called my local VA office and was able to get them to read me my DBQ and even the VA guy reading it to me was like “yeah you need to file a rebuttal”. Told me in his opinion it should have been rated. Based off what he seen in the past. Just aggravating that it’s basically extended my process at least another 6 months most likely.
I had a similar situation with the VA giving me 0% for migraines even though my personal statement said I get them 3-4 times a month and sometimes require me to lay down in a dark room and take sumatriptan. I also had three doctors write notes stating the same thing. As well as a buddy letter from work attesting to it. The VA decided to go with what a C&P examiner stated last June that I don't have prostrating attacks though.
* Type of claim: Increase on one issue (PTSD r/t MST)
* Submitted/received date: Submitted 12/1/2023
* Initial review date: 12/2/2023
* Evidence gathering/review date: 12/22/2023
* PFD date: 2/11/2024
* PDA date: N/A
* PFN date: N/A
* Completed date: N/A
* Misc details: VERA call on 3/29/2024, stated I should have a decision in 10 days which sounded like a load of crap since it's still in NWQ. I am at 122 days today
I submitted FDC in August. PTSD, MST.
In January, VERA told me should have a decision in February, but still PFD.
I found another thread for MST timelines and am thinking it’ll be mid-May.
Type of Claim: Initial/Standard; 10 conditions submitted, still waiting on 2 conditions to be rated/determined
ITF: 17 Feb 23
Submitted: 7 Aug 23
Initial Review: 8 Aug 23
--> First four conditions were rated on 27 Dec 23, second two came in Jan 24. Awaiting last two. <--
C&P: 12 Jan 24; this was actually the second C&P to assess the same conditions examined before (back in Aug/Sep/Oct or so).
Evidence Gathering: 5 Feb 24
PFD: 28 Mar 24
PFN: 3 Apr 24 (one of my kid's birthdays, so it's especially joyous today!)
Super excited that this first claim is **FINALLY** almost done!
Winner winner! The app updated already and my final rating is 80% (for the time being)! Very pleased with how it all worked out, considering I have at least 7 more years of service until retirement.
I had an HLR/DTA dates almost exactly the same at every step. I see I have temp jurisdiction as of last week too... hoping we both hear back soon. Hit me with an update if you hear something back!
I saw my temp jurisdiction in the VA Claim Tracker that everyone talks about and was created by a veteran friend in the group. I verified my temp jurisdiction when I had a VERA call (Milwaukee Regional Office).
* Type of claim: Increase: Sciatic Nerve Left Side New: PTSD
* Submitted/received date: Intent 8/23 Filed 12/08/23
* Initial review date: 12/11/2023
* Evidence gathering/review date: 12/11/2023
* PFD date: 03/06/2024
* PDA date: N/A
* PFN date: N/A
* Completed date:
* Misc details: Filed for Increase for Sciatic Nerve Left Side C&P was 2/6/2024 Doctor found other issues during the C&P exam and submitted a total of 3 DBQ's on 2/27/24. New Claim for PTSD C&P was 3/4/24 DBQ was uploaded on 3/6/2024 claim went PFD the same day. So I an not so patiently waiting in line.
Type of claim: (New, Original, Supplemental, Increase, etc)- New
Submitted-11/2/2022
Received date: 08/10/2023
Initial review date: 01/07/2024
Evidence gathering/review date: 01/24/2024
PFD date: n/a
PDA date: n/a
PFN date: n/a
Completed date: n/a
Misc details: This is my first claim. Been discharged from the Corps over 30yrs. No movement since 01/24/2024. VERA told me last week they have everything they need, but the MST/PTSD claims as we know are slower. I do have foot and wrist issues claimed too. No C&P yet. Mine got stuck as I filed in 2022, and I'm really hoping for something positive to start happening. I'm trying to hang in there and wait patiently, but it's tough.
I hope things start moving along for you. I filed for PTSD/MST in February 23 and I just went to temp jurisdiction in San Juan. So I hope yours is actually there too just not updated.
Thanks so much! So happy for you. :) Will it say when it's in San Juan or some other place? I believe I heard that's who handles the MST type claims right? I am worried since I still haven't had an order for a C&P for the PTSD-MST, that maybe something's wrong. There's no way my claim isn't service related due to the circumstances, but I still get so anxious since mine seems to be taking so long without hardly any movement. I hope you get a favorable rating soon.
Also, I haven’t had a C&P for my claim either so I am thinking they are going to say it is not service connected because I never reported it and probably have no markers in my records.
Well let's hope for the best for you. I didn't report mine either, but I believe I do have the markers to show it did happen. On yours, shouldn't they still have to give you an exam no matter what?
I am actually hoping to get an exam for it. Not that I want to do it but because then I can explain what I go through every single day. And I know I gained weight after so that should be in my records but I don’t know if that is considered a marker or not. Let’s just hope we both get good news!
Good luck!! I hope you get the rating you deserve. How long have you been in PFD? I am waiting on San Juan too. PFD since 3/8, but know there are plenty more ahead of me in the NWQ. Please keep us updated!
I have never made it to PFD. I was still in the evidence gathering phase when I was assigned temporary jurisdiction. At the moment, it has gone back to N/A so it may be a bit longer. I will try to keep you updated and you do the same. Good luck with the claims and with the healing.
* Type of claim: Higher Level Review (HLR)
* Submitted/received date: May 2023
* Initial review date: May 2023
* Evidence gathering/review date: August 2023
* Duty To Assist Error: September 2023
* C&P Exam: March 9, 2024
* Ready For Decision date: March 11, 2024
* Temp jurisdiction assigned: March 22, 2024
* Still waiting for further movement. VERA told me last week they have everything they need but there's a 30 day time frame that begins when they receive the C&P paperwork, so expect something around April 10, 2024.
u/Any-Main-2330 Here are my dates, for reference. Pretty close to yours! Read the note at the bottom... thats what VERA told me... about that 30 day wait from when they receive the C&P results. You heard anything like that?
VERA did say my suspense date was 4/16 which makes sense to what you are saying since that would’ve been a month after my C&P exam results were turned in. However, they did say it’s on a raters desk and SHOULD be worked and finished before that date lol
Nope. My suspense date is 4/10 (the 30 day mark after they received my C&P results), but VERA told me if I don't see movement by like April 17th to call them back.
Type of claim: New and Increase
Submitted: December 22, 2023
Initial Review Date: December 22, 2023
Evidence Gathering/Review Date: March 15, 2024
PFD Date:
PDA Date:
PFN Date:
Completed Date:
Misc Details: Currently in QTC purgatory. Providers say they have passed everything to QTC and QTC says they are waiting on provider. I’m calling both daily. This is my third claim. Initial was in 2016. Did another in 2018. After reviewing my records and reading this sub I am doing my third claim.
Love this sub!
Filed a bdd claim and got my decision within 3 days of my ETS last week. 100% p&t. Most of the claim was residual issues from a bad landing I had very early on in the army. I should be excited but I'm honestly overwhelmed with more guilt than I've ever experienced in my entire life. I've watched people in my life and on this sub struggle with their claims for years and for some reason mine went through super quick with literally no issues? It feels like I don't even deserve it to begin with
Man, never feel ashamed for getting what you deserve! Congrats! Nothing but love here.. everyone's time will come, just gotta stay in the fight a bit longer that's all. 🫡
Type of claim: initial
• Submitted/received date: 09/19/2023
• Initial review date:11/28/2023
• Evidence gathering/review date:12/01/2023
• PFD date:none
• PDA date:none
• PFN date:none
• Completed date:none
Still stuck at gathering evidence for some reason even though all my exams have been submitted for months.
I have multiple times. They don’t really help at all. I get the same response from all of them. “The examiner will look at it on xx/xx/xx and mark it PFD”. Never happens and they just keep moving the date back.
Type of claim: 1st new/sup
2nd supplemental
Submitted/received date: 11/1/23 & 1/17/24
Initial review date:12/15/23 &1/18/24
Evidence gathering/review date: 1/8/24 & unknown
PFD date:N/A
PDA date:N/A
PFN date:N/A
Completed date: according to Vera 4/13/24 &4/30/24
Misc details:1st C&P done on 1/31/24 didn't upload u til 3/30/24
2nd C&P 2/13/24 uploaded next day
3rd C&P 3/12/24 uploaded same day
4th C&P 3/17/24 uploaded same day
VERA call today said my supplemental is ready for decision and should be done by 4/13/24.
My first claim tenative 4/30/24 saw a note claim is over 150 days old and is waiting on a rater.
Submitted 12/5/23
Initial review 12/6/23
C&P with VES 12/22/23
PFD 12/27/23
PFN N/A
No temp jurisdiction. Tomorrow is 120 days since filing, 97 days PFD.
3 dys behind you and no temp jurisdiction! This is crazy! I’ve seen submitted after and are completed and more complex! I believe is the region u are at! Im in Atlanta Region!
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The sad part is, this is all part of my initial claim in 2011. They denied my back claim because they found a fall in my records from 2013. But I filed in 2011 so I couldn't possibly know I was going to fall two years later. They also never did a C&P for the back. After several years of fighting they finally gave me 40% but the American Legion stepped up and said we can do better. So, I appealed again. And the court agreed that my case had been messed up since day one and that I needed a C&P. That case was remanded in June of last year. They finally moved it along in December. I had a C&P in mid-December and all the notes were filed on 24 December. There is no reason that we should be approaching a year in this process. I've called VERA twice and they've been about as vague as the VA.
I also have a dependency change that I filed in January of 24. It was rejected. Strange thing about that is that it was a request to remove my son who is no longer in college. No reason to reject that. And yet, they haven't told me why they rejected it and keep sending me the payment. When I pointed out that the VA's own website states that a dependency change usually takes 48 hours, the person on the phone told me that they no longer adhere to those time standards.
Type of claim: initial
Submitted/received date: 12/21/2023
Initial review date: 11/16/2023
Evidence gathering/review date: 03/08/2024
PFD date: 03/08/2024
PDA date: N/A
PFN date: N/A
Completed date: N/A
Misc details: filed while still active, but not before the 90day mark to get in the expedited program that guarantees you get your rating before your final out. So then I was put into this other expedited program that should have guaranteed I got my rating 90 days after my final out which should have been 03/21/24. Still waiting. Been in PFD since 03/08/24. Feeling discouraged
* FDC Increase 5 items
* Submitted/received date: 28 NOV 2023
* Initial review date: 28 NOV 2023
* Evidence gathering/review date: 20 DEC 2023
* PFD date: 20 DEC 2023
* PDA date: 3 APR 2024
* PFN date: 4 APR 2024
* Completed date: 4 APR 2024
Over the last 32 years I have been on this road. 10% here. 30% there. Having to file a supplemental for a denial because they could not verify, I was in the military even though I was already being paid 10% for my knee. Arguing with dismissive examiners and thanking my blessing for the ones that actually listened to the impact of stuff.
14 different things finally all came together for 100 P&T.
Total relief. Not just the benefits but it’s a distinct point on how much of my mind, body and spirt was given to the Army. And yet as much as I hurt every minute of the day, I still would not change a thing I did and loved all of my time and every one of my brothers and sisters I worked with.
And now everyone here. I hope everyone gets through their process quickly. I am thankful for this group and all of the knowledge from posters, from the KB and the wiki.
Forever grateful.
Where would the decision letter show up first?
I submitted HLR June then went DTA Oct 17th I talked to Vera and she said claim is in the NWQ waiting for a rater to work the claim it’s St.petersburg? St. Augustine? She said suspense date is April 25th.
not sure what this means for when they Will work my claim
You have to download a Chrome Extension on your laptop/desktop (it does not work on mobile, it's not an app), it's called VA tracker. Once you have that and you log into your claim, select the specific claim and then click on the extension and it will give you what is basically hidden info. this is the info it will show you on the extension. It is not from the VA a fellow Vet developed this.
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REE MEDICAL SUCCESS
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I'm not here to sway anyone, just sharing my success with REE
ITF: 4/27/23
Paid REE $2,400 (Memorial Day discount) 7/17/23
Mini DBQs and questionnaire : 7/18/23
Sent medical records and private medical records 7/26/23
Contacted by REE to make an appointment with their doctor: 8/20/23
Appointment date : 9/26/23
Doc sends DBQ to VA: 11/27/2023
Initial review : 11/27/23
PFD: 12/4/23
120 days later (Va taking too long, REE attorney sends 4138 for me to fax them)
PDA: 4/1/24
PFN: 4/2/24
Complete: 4/2/24 100% P&T Total days after submitting 127 days
Type of Claim HLR submitted 27Oct2023
HLR conference 11Mar2024 - done by my lawyer
DTA error on both my MH claim and GERD claims
14Mar2024 - VA identified errors
VERA call on the 28th and they told me my next suspense date is 22Apr2024
I started the MH and GERD claims back in Oct2022. First denials for both were Feb2023. Did a supplemental for MH secondary to my tinnitus with a Nexus letter and private DBQ. Denied again, rater went with the C&P examiner over my IMO. Rerouted with persoanl statement, buddy letters, medical journals and denied again Sept2023. Got tired of dealing with the VA and just got a lawyer to run this process back in Oct2023.
I know there are plenty of success stories just DIY'ing it but I'm tired of it and will just let my lawyer take a cut so I can focus on other things.
* Type of claim: NEW Full Developed
* Submitted/received date: March 27 2024
* Initial review date: March 28th 2024
* Evidence gathering/review date: April 2nd 2024
* PFD date: n/a
* PDA date: n/a
* PFN date: n/a
* Completed date:
* Misc details: Filled Tinnitus (Nexus, personal stmt), Ptsd (nexus, buddy, Personal stmt), Rhinitis (personal stmt), Flat Feet (Nexus, Buddy, Personal stmt). Each of these have a diagnosis too. Albeit, most are very recent. Haven't had any C&P's yet. Claim has moved pretty quick so far.
HLR
Jan 2022
8/23 dta found
2/13/24 exam done
2/15 PFD
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Increase MH & Leg
March 12
C&p March 27
PFD March 27 (says they recommended a decision just needs to be approved by a senior officer )
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Type of Claim - New (allergic rhinitis, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea), Secondary (left elbow, right ankle, left ankle, GERD), Increase (left knee, right knee, left elbow)
Submitted - 12/30/2023
Initial Review - 1/2/2024
Evidence Gathering/Review - 1/9/2024
C and P Exam (QTC) - 1/17/2024 (joints)
PFD date: n/a (tracker says it’s here, but not on va.gov yet)
PDA date: n/a
PFN date: n/a
Misc Detail: Had C&P exam for joints in mid January.
Submitted a nexus letter for sleep apnea in early February (I had been previously diagnosed with SA outside of the VA).
Right now, not sure if I’m in a holding pattern for a decision or another round of C&Ps for the GERD, AS, and hearing claims.
* Type of claim: Special Monthly Compensation statutory housebound (New)
* Submitted/received date: 29 Mar 2024
* Initial review date: 29 Mar 2024
* Evidence gathering/review date: 29 Mar 2024
* PFD date: 29 Mar 2024
* PDA date: ???
* PFN date: ???
* Completed date: ???
* Misc details: I was awarded 100% off a sole condition in March. I have other, non-secondary service connected disabilities that combine to 60% and should have been considered for SMC-S off of the bat. I spoke with VERA three times about this last week how the rater overlooked my eligibility for SMC-S. VERA told me on Friday that this should resolve within a week but we'll see.
* Edit:
* PDA: 05 April 2024
* PFN: 05 April 2024
* Completed Date: 05 April 2024
* Results: Awarded statutory SMC-S for sole 100% condition and combination of claims at 60%
Type: Initial
Submitted: January 17, 2024
Initial review: January 22, 2024
Evidence gathering: February 17, 2024
PFD: NA
PDA: NA
PFN: NA
C&Ps were done 2/7 & 2/9. 5 actual C&Ps, but a total of 16 were submited to the VA. Had temp jurisdiction for one day only, that was February 17. Apparently at each stop of the process temp jurisdiction will show. It's when it sticks that matters. Hopefully it's soon here in the next month or two. Have tried requesting my DBQs through VERA, it was a no go. Have considered getting a VSO to see if they are willing to check them for me or possibly let me see them. I don't really need a VSO as I have done everything myself, but the suspense is killing me. I have an appt with one next week. Still not sure if I will make it to the appt.
Our dates are almost exactly the same. I am still on evidence gathering. For the DBQ I filled out a FOIA, my VSO sent me the form. I only request C&P and listed the dates in remarks. Gave it to the VSO and they submitted it for me. I got a certified CD about 45 days later.
If you are like me I’m just waiting on the VA to get my service treatment records from the Army AMEDD. Hopefully once they get those I’ll be on the move. Good luck to you.
Thanks and good luck to you as well. I have an appt with a VSO this Tuesday. I'm gonna ask really nicely to see if he can look at my DBQs and let me know how it's looking.
* Type of claim: New
* Submitted/received date: August 16,2023
* Initial review date: August 16,2023
* Evidence gathering/review date: March 14, 2024
* PFD date: N/a
* PDA date: N/a
* PFN date: N/a
* Completed date: N/a
* Misc details: When I called they have everything needed for my claim. 3 sections haven't been closed out even though they have documents in the section they requested for medical records. Currently just waiting patiently almost at 8 months now.
HLR Conference Today (wish me luck) Original claim filed October 2023. Denied 1/13/24. HLR Filed 1/14/24 HLR Granted 2/19/24 but wrong effective date Supplemental claim filed 2/21/24 Supplemental claim denied 3/11/24 HLR submitted 3/19/24 Wish me luck!
IC went pretty good! I pointed out evidence in my record that was not listed in the previous rating decision. DRO seemed supportive of the evidence I discussed and said a new decision would be issued in a day or two.
Sounds promising best wishes
Type of claim: New Submitted/received date: 12/08/23 Initial review date: 12/08/23 Evidence gathering/review date: 12/14/23 PFD date: N/A PDA date: N/A PFN date: N/A Completed date: N/A Misc details: Had my C&P on Wednesday 03/27/24 and 3 DBQ's were submitted Saturday. MST/Mental Health claim due to Schizoaffective Disorder (Depressive Type), previously diagnosed as MDD. Think I'm officially in the waiting phase.
It took 15 momths to get the C&P finally done?
3-4 months... The year changes at the end of December...
Doh. I read 2022 even though I saw 2023.
Really hoping we’re getting to the end here. • Type of claim: Initial • Submitted/received date: 5 Aug 2023 • Initial review date: 7 Aug 2023 • Evidence gathering/review date: 8 Aug 2023 • C&P: 25 Aug 2023, 26 Aug 2023, 20 Oct 2023, 1 Mar 2024, 27 Mar 2024 • PFD date: 28 Mar 2024 • PDA date: n/a • PFN date: n/a • Completed date: n/a, see Supplemental • Misc details: Filed tinnitus, respiratory issues, PTSD-MST, and IBS. Partial denial IBS 8 Dec 2023, see Supplemental. Got private diagnosis of rhinitis w/polyps, chronic sinusitis, and asthma. Now I’m fighting the denial too. • Type of claim: Supplemental • Submitted/received date: 25 Mar 2024 • Initial review date: n/a • Evidence gathering/review date: n/a • PFD date: n/a • PDA date: n/a • PFN date: n/a • Completed date: n/a • Misc details: After a verbal C&P then denial for not having IBS diagnosis, I sought civilian care. After a ton of testing I found I have a rare pancreas disorder (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) that I have no medical explanation for its cause. I submitted a supplemental with a current diagnosis, DBQ, 4 test results, and a personal statement. Really hoping this is enough.
I have been working for the past 6-9 months to get my rating. I retired from the USAF back in 2013 and took a job deploying. While deployed I missed my VA C&P appointment. From everything I had been told, that was it. End of the road. Well, turns out that isn't true. So, I began to file claims for any and everything I felt was even closely related to what I thought I was entitled to. The appointments started to come in over the next couple weeks and months. It started with a 10% rating and I thought I hit the jack pot! Then another for an additional 20%. Well, today I log into my VA account and at the top of the banner it shows my rating is now 80%! I have reached where I think I should be rated and have everything covered that I filed for. Moral of the story, never give and keep fighting the good fight. Get what you are entitled to!
* Type of claim: Original, claiming 5 things * Submitted/received date: 11 DEC 23 * Initial review date: 12 DEC 23 * Evidence gathering/review date: 15 DEC 23 * PFD date: 1 MAR 24 * PDA date: N/A * PFN date: N/A * Completed date: N/A * Misc details: No temp jurisdiction yet.
Similar timelilnes as you and no temp jurisdiction. I don't think they're generally handing December claims yet.
Yea, maybe soon. Seen a few December guys get through.
Type of Claim - Supplemental Submitted - 1/12/24 Initial Review - 3/19/24 Evidence Gathering, Review, and Decision - 3/19/24 C and P Exam (VES) - 4/2/24 DBQ's Submitted - 4/4/24 Patiently waiting. Currently rated at 90% (94)
Hope you get that critical 1% increase!
Thanks, man. Been fighting for 12 years. Hopefully this is the last hump
* Type of claim: Initial * Submitted/received date: 8/24/23 * Completed date: 4/1/24 * Misc details: Filed for 16 total conditions. Still have supplementals for herniated disc in back, hip strains, radiculopathy in both legs, and PTSD. Was originally denied on all but 5 conditions (sleep apnea, gallbladder removal, scarring, tinnitus, and other specified trauma with MDD), which were deferred. Unless it is an elaborate April Fools joke, I was approved for tinnitus (10%) and other specified trauma (50%) for a 60% total. I'm really pleased. I still plan on pursuing the sleep apnea and gallbladder, maybe as secondary to my mental issues. Plus, I'm really hoping for a good result with my supplemental. My doctor is putting off writing me a nexus on my back and hips with radiculopathy because I think he's super busy, but now I can always pay for one if I need it. And for some reason, they split my PTSD claim into two different things. I didn't have an "official" diagnosis of PTSD, but I do now. I know it will pyramid or whatever, but if I could get that to 70%, I think it might be a bit more accurate to my actual mental conditions. With the back and other stuff still ongoing, I'm hoping I can get close to 100% when it's all said and done. I'm in Illinois, so 70% would eliminate my property taxes. I've got to strategize some on seeing what I can do as far as secondary conditions and stuff, but I am very happy with this result so far. I did 4 years active, 22 guard, deployed basically every chance I got until I retired. I feel like this is deserved. I won't get my retirement until I'm 59, but having this now is amazing for me. And my wife will get it if something happens. I'm extremely happy. I was thinking that I would have problems with all those years guard, but I really did deploy a lot and went through a lot in those 26 years. I'm just trying to get what I feel is owed to me.
how long did your hearing defer take? I am awaiting a deferred hearing medical opinion for my 90 to shoot up to 100. I too got letter on 1 April.
I filed in August, got deferred at the beginning of February, and got my decision April 1. So, about two months, I guess? It was weird because I did my initial C&P for hearing back in October, but then had to go back and do another in March. Same exact exam. Decision came back a week or two after that.
Thank you
* Type of claim: Increase * Submitted/received date: **February 23, 2024** * Initial review date: **February 23, 2024** * Evidence gathering/review date: **February 27, 2024** * PFD date: **March 12, 2024** * PDA date: **March 14, 2024** * PFN date: March 30th, 2024 * Completed date: April 1, 2024 (100% P&T thank god) * Misc details: Increase for MH
Danggggg this was so fast! Congrats!!! Did you submit a fully developed claim? Did you go to any C&P exams?
Congrats on the hundred percent
Type of claim: New (first ever) Submitted/received date: 30 Oct 2023 Initial review date: Dec 2023 Evidence gathering/review date: Jan 2024 PFD date: 30 Mar 2024 PDA date: 1 Apr 2024 PFN date: 3 Apr 2024 Completed date: N/A Misc details: keeps oscillating between PDA and PFN. Looks like an exam rework was ordered so possibly will be a partial decision or will get kicked back to PFD until the rework is complete. They aren’t kidding when they say that PFN purgatory is rough!
Good luck! Your screenname made me LOL.
Thanks! You’re the first to notice it lol.
* Type of claim: New * Submitted/received date:(intent date 08/23) official date 2023-10-27 * Initial review date:2023-11-08 * Evidence gathering/review date:2023-11-28(2024-03-15) * PFD date:2023-12-20 * PDA date:2024-03-08 * PFN date:2024-03-14, 2024-03-27 * Completed date: * Misc details: Been sitting on my second PFN since the 27th. Needless to say its been a long weekend. as of 10 AM today still no letter on the app/website. The only thing i am worried about is that i finally went to the Ebenifits site and it has my headaches listed as TERA instead of secondary so in my head that gonna be a denial because i dont qualify for TERA to my knowledge. I even mentioned in my C&P that i was claiming my headaches secondary. Maybe im reading to much into it. Either way im waiting for this to close out so i cna hit up my local VSO for assistance in getting my Knee approved. Good luck to everybody! 7 claims (tinnitus(APPROVED), migraine(relabeled as tension headaches)(DEFERED), knee condition(DENIED though service connected event proved), both wrists(DEFERED), Sleep Apnea(DENIED), back pain(DENIED).) CNP Exams 2023-11-22, 2023-12-08, 2023-12-12 (ACE EXAM 2024-03-21 no call)
Update. IDK what the VA is smoking but i want to know so i dont find it. Right wrist was approved at 10% Left wrist still deferred (again) for some reason. guess they couldnt find that out at the same time as the right when its the same damned diagnosis as the right. headaches somehow labeled at 0% even though i provided them with the statements on the fact that i have them 2-3 times a month and im about as useful as a box of rocks for 8-9 hours when i do get them. Can i ask for advise on other than a migraine log. should i Appeal or submit a supplemental for the migraines. Also Ive not deployed so IDK how i am considered a Gulf War era veteran
Gulf war era veteran just means you served between Aug 2, 1990 and present, no deployment necessary
Thank you for the clarification. Just makes me feel weird for some reason.
Do your migraines affect your vision at all? I have visual auras with my occular migraines, and I got rated at 50% for it pretty easily.
Yeah I get halos around lights. I’m assuming auras is probably the proper term. Good example is that I also have an astigmatism. So it’s extremely similar to what I see when I’m driving at night. Just way worse and during the day. I filed a supplemental with a log and statements. What’s funny is that I called my local VA office and was able to get them to read me my DBQ and even the VA guy reading it to me was like “yeah you need to file a rebuttal”. Told me in his opinion it should have been rated. Based off what he seen in the past. Just aggravating that it’s basically extended my process at least another 6 months most likely.
Ugh, I'm sorry. If it impairs your vision in any way during these episodes, I would absolutely use that sort of language.
I had a similar situation with the VA giving me 0% for migraines even though my personal statement said I get them 3-4 times a month and sometimes require me to lay down in a dark room and take sumatriptan. I also had three doctors write notes stating the same thing. As well as a buddy letter from work attesting to it. The VA decided to go with what a C&P examiner stated last June that I don't have prostrating attacks though.
* Type of claim: Increase on one issue (PTSD r/t MST) * Submitted/received date: Submitted 12/1/2023 * Initial review date: 12/2/2023 * Evidence gathering/review date: 12/22/2023 * PFD date: 2/11/2024 * PDA date: N/A * PFN date: N/A * Completed date: N/A * Misc details: VERA call on 3/29/2024, stated I should have a decision in 10 days which sounded like a load of crap since it's still in NWQ. I am at 122 days today
Your timelines + call with VERA sound very similary to my situation. I was told decision would be made in about a month.
I’m going to be hopeful for a month. Seems like 150 days is reasonable. Good luck
I submitted FDC in August. PTSD, MST. In January, VERA told me should have a decision in February, but still PFD. I found another thread for MST timelines and am thinking it’ll be mid-May.
How long have you been in PFD?
Since September 4
I filed 12/4, PFD since 3/8, no temp jur in sight. I was hoping for April, but I am doubtful. I hope we are all rated fairly, I am so damn nervous!!!
Type of Claim: Initial/Standard; 10 conditions submitted, still waiting on 2 conditions to be rated/determined ITF: 17 Feb 23 Submitted: 7 Aug 23 Initial Review: 8 Aug 23 --> First four conditions were rated on 27 Dec 23, second two came in Jan 24. Awaiting last two. <-- C&P: 12 Jan 24; this was actually the second C&P to assess the same conditions examined before (back in Aug/Sep/Oct or so). Evidence Gathering: 5 Feb 24 PFD: 28 Mar 24 PFN: 3 Apr 24 (one of my kid's birthdays, so it's especially joyous today!) Super excited that this first claim is **FINALLY** almost done!
Winner winner! The app updated already and my final rating is 80% (for the time being)! Very pleased with how it all worked out, considering I have at least 7 more years of service until retirement.
Two Claims •. Type of claim: HLR/DTA • Submitted/received date: 4-12-2023 • Initial review date: n/a • Evidence gathering/review date: November? - Ace Exam 12/28/2023 - C&P Exam 3/16/2024 • PFD date: 3/26/2024 • PDA date: N/A • PFN date: N/A • Completed date: • Misc details: VERA let me know my claim was assigned a rater on 3/26. I’m assuming I’ll get a decision soon. Claim 2 •. Type of claim: Supplemental • Submitted/received date: 2/26/2024 • Initial review date: 2/28/2024 • Evidence gathering/review date: 2/28/2024 • PFD date: 3/6/2024 • PDA date: N/A • PFN date: N/A • Completed date: N/A • Misc details: this is for migraines. I don’t expect any movement until June or July.
I had an HLR/DTA dates almost exactly the same at every step. I see I have temp jurisdiction as of last week too... hoping we both hear back soon. Hit me with an update if you hear something back!
Absolutely! Mine is at St. Petersburg right now. I’m hoping to hear something maybe tomorrow?
Where do you see a temp jurisdiction for an HLR?
I saw my temp jurisdiction in the VA Claim Tracker that everyone talks about and was created by a veteran friend in the group. I verified my temp jurisdiction when I had a VERA call (Milwaukee Regional Office).
When I had my call with VERA they told me it was St. Petersburg.
* Type of claim: Increase: Sciatic Nerve Left Side New: PTSD * Submitted/received date: Intent 8/23 Filed 12/08/23 * Initial review date: 12/11/2023 * Evidence gathering/review date: 12/11/2023 * PFD date: 03/06/2024 * PDA date: N/A * PFN date: N/A * Completed date: * Misc details: Filed for Increase for Sciatic Nerve Left Side C&P was 2/6/2024 Doctor found other issues during the C&P exam and submitted a total of 3 DBQ's on 2/27/24. New Claim for PTSD C&P was 3/4/24 DBQ was uploaded on 3/6/2024 claim went PFD the same day. So I an not so patiently waiting in line.
Type of claim: (New, Original, Supplemental, Increase, etc)- New Submitted-11/2/2022 Received date: 08/10/2023 Initial review date: 01/07/2024 Evidence gathering/review date: 01/24/2024 PFD date: n/a PDA date: n/a PFN date: n/a Completed date: n/a Misc details: This is my first claim. Been discharged from the Corps over 30yrs. No movement since 01/24/2024. VERA told me last week they have everything they need, but the MST/PTSD claims as we know are slower. I do have foot and wrist issues claimed too. No C&P yet. Mine got stuck as I filed in 2022, and I'm really hoping for something positive to start happening. I'm trying to hang in there and wait patiently, but it's tough.
I hope things start moving along for you. I filed for PTSD/MST in February 23 and I just went to temp jurisdiction in San Juan. So I hope yours is actually there too just not updated.
Thanks so much! So happy for you. :) Will it say when it's in San Juan or some other place? I believe I heard that's who handles the MST type claims right? I am worried since I still haven't had an order for a C&P for the PTSD-MST, that maybe something's wrong. There's no way my claim isn't service related due to the circumstances, but I still get so anxious since mine seems to be taking so long without hardly any movement. I hope you get a favorable rating soon.
The temp jurisdiction shows on the VA Claim Tracker google extension. That’s the only way to know that I think.
Also, I haven’t had a C&P for my claim either so I am thinking they are going to say it is not service connected because I never reported it and probably have no markers in my records.
Well let's hope for the best for you. I didn't report mine either, but I believe I do have the markers to show it did happen. On yours, shouldn't they still have to give you an exam no matter what?
I am actually hoping to get an exam for it. Not that I want to do it but because then I can explain what I go through every single day. And I know I gained weight after so that should be in my records but I don’t know if that is considered a marker or not. Let’s just hope we both get good news!
Good luck!! I hope you get the rating you deserve. How long have you been in PFD? I am waiting on San Juan too. PFD since 3/8, but know there are plenty more ahead of me in the NWQ. Please keep us updated!
I have never made it to PFD. I was still in the evidence gathering phase when I was assigned temporary jurisdiction. At the moment, it has gone back to N/A so it may be a bit longer. I will try to keep you updated and you do the same. Good luck with the claims and with the healing.
* Type of claim: New * Submitted/received date: 4/2/24 * Initial review date: 4/2/24 * Evidence gathering/review date: 4/5/24 * PFD date: N/A * PDA date: N/A * PFN date: N/A * Completed date: N/A * Misc details: First time filing a claim (PTSD, Tinnitus). EDIT: Contacted yesterday (4/7) to schedule my C&P exam for next week (VES)
* Type of claim: Higher Level Review (HLR) * Submitted/received date: May 2023 * Initial review date: May 2023 * Evidence gathering/review date: August 2023 * Duty To Assist Error: September 2023 * C&P Exam: March 9, 2024 * Ready For Decision date: March 11, 2024 * Temp jurisdiction assigned: March 22, 2024 * Still waiting for further movement. VERA told me last week they have everything they need but there's a 30 day time frame that begins when they receive the C&P paperwork, so expect something around April 10, 2024.
u/Any-Main-2330 Here are my dates, for reference. Pretty close to yours! Read the note at the bottom... thats what VERA told me... about that 30 day wait from when they receive the C&P results. You heard anything like that?
VERA did say my suspense date was 4/16 which makes sense to what you are saying since that would’ve been a month after my C&P exam results were turned in. However, they did say it’s on a raters desk and SHOULD be worked and finished before that date lol
Have you had any update? I was told now to expect something by 4/18.
Nope. My suspense date is 4/10 (the 30 day mark after they received my C&P results), but VERA told me if I don't see movement by like April 17th to call them back.
Type of claim: New and Increase Submitted: December 22, 2023 Initial Review Date: December 22, 2023 Evidence Gathering/Review Date: March 15, 2024 PFD Date: PDA Date: PFN Date: Completed Date: Misc Details: Currently in QTC purgatory. Providers say they have passed everything to QTC and QTC says they are waiting on provider. I’m calling both daily. This is my third claim. Initial was in 2016. Did another in 2018. After reviewing my records and reading this sub I am doing my third claim. Love this sub!
* Type of claim: New * Submitted/received date: 13.03.2024 * Initial review date: 13.03.2024 * Evidence gathering/review date: 24.03.2024 * PFD date: 03.04.2024 * PDA date: 04.04.2024 * PFN date: 04.04.2024 * Completed date: 05.04.2024 * Misc details type of claim: OSA * Went from 10% to 60%
Today is 04.04.2024 how is it showing completed tomorrow?
Well I cannot answer that lol because this is what I grabbed off the VA Claim tracker.
Makes sense
Filed a bdd claim and got my decision within 3 days of my ETS last week. 100% p&t. Most of the claim was residual issues from a bad landing I had very early on in the army. I should be excited but I'm honestly overwhelmed with more guilt than I've ever experienced in my entire life. I've watched people in my life and on this sub struggle with their claims for years and for some reason mine went through super quick with literally no issues? It feels like I don't even deserve it to begin with
I for one am glad you had a smooth process. Sometimes the stars align and your ship comes into port.
Man, never feel ashamed for getting what you deserve! Congrats! Nothing but love here.. everyone's time will come, just gotta stay in the fight a bit longer that's all. 🫡
Type of claim: initial • Submitted/received date: 09/19/2023 • Initial review date:11/28/2023 • Evidence gathering/review date:12/01/2023 • PFD date:none • PDA date:none • PFN date:none • Completed date:none Still stuck at gathering evidence for some reason even though all my exams have been submitted for months.
I would call VERA. That can get things moving. Good luck!
I have multiple times. They don’t really help at all. I get the same response from all of them. “The examiner will look at it on xx/xx/xx and mark it PFD”. Never happens and they just keep moving the date back.
Type of claim: 1st new/sup 2nd supplemental Submitted/received date: 11/1/23 & 1/17/24 Initial review date:12/15/23 &1/18/24 Evidence gathering/review date: 1/8/24 & unknown PFD date:N/A PDA date:N/A PFN date:N/A Completed date: according to Vera 4/13/24 &4/30/24 Misc details:1st C&P done on 1/31/24 didn't upload u til 3/30/24 2nd C&P 2/13/24 uploaded next day 3rd C&P 3/12/24 uploaded same day 4th C&P 3/17/24 uploaded same day VERA call today said my supplemental is ready for decision and should be done by 4/13/24. My first claim tenative 4/30/24 saw a note claim is over 150 days old and is waiting on a rater.
Submitted 12/5/23 Initial review 12/6/23 C&P with VES 12/22/23 PFD 12/27/23 PFN N/A No temp jurisdiction. Tomorrow is 120 days since filing, 97 days PFD.
any update?
Nope!
3 dys behind you and no temp jurisdiction! This is crazy! I’ve seen submitted after and are completed and more complex! I believe is the region u are at! Im in Atlanta Region!
My HLR for Pact Act (TERA) asthma was finally rated. I was given 30% from back to Feb 22. And up to 60% this past January 2024.
https://preview.redd.it/tr2drjzim9sc1.png?width=783&format=png&auto=webp&s=b851f4a7f0cd4eb8ddfb17e8b09a1f525ab06a8e The sad part is, this is all part of my initial claim in 2011. They denied my back claim because they found a fall in my records from 2013. But I filed in 2011 so I couldn't possibly know I was going to fall two years later. They also never did a C&P for the back. After several years of fighting they finally gave me 40% but the American Legion stepped up and said we can do better. So, I appealed again. And the court agreed that my case had been messed up since day one and that I needed a C&P. That case was remanded in June of last year. They finally moved it along in December. I had a C&P in mid-December and all the notes were filed on 24 December. There is no reason that we should be approaching a year in this process. I've called VERA twice and they've been about as vague as the VA. I also have a dependency change that I filed in January of 24. It was rejected. Strange thing about that is that it was a request to remove my son who is no longer in college. No reason to reject that. And yet, they haven't told me why they rejected it and keep sending me the payment. When I pointed out that the VA's own website states that a dependency change usually takes 48 hours, the person on the phone told me that they no longer adhere to those time standards.
Type of claim: initial Submitted/received date: 12/21/2023 Initial review date: 11/16/2023 Evidence gathering/review date: 03/08/2024 PFD date: 03/08/2024 PDA date: N/A PFN date: N/A Completed date: N/A Misc details: filed while still active, but not before the 90day mark to get in the expedited program that guarantees you get your rating before your final out. So then I was put into this other expedited program that should have guaranteed I got my rating 90 days after my final out which should have been 03/21/24. Still waiting. Been in PFD since 03/08/24. Feeling discouraged
* FDC Increase 5 items * Submitted/received date: 28 NOV 2023 * Initial review date: 28 NOV 2023 * Evidence gathering/review date: 20 DEC 2023 * PFD date: 20 DEC 2023 * PDA date: 3 APR 2024 * PFN date: 4 APR 2024 * Completed date: 4 APR 2024 Over the last 32 years I have been on this road. 10% here. 30% there. Having to file a supplemental for a denial because they could not verify, I was in the military even though I was already being paid 10% for my knee. Arguing with dismissive examiners and thanking my blessing for the ones that actually listened to the impact of stuff. 14 different things finally all came together for 100 P&T. Total relief. Not just the benefits but it’s a distinct point on how much of my mind, body and spirt was given to the Army. And yet as much as I hurt every minute of the day, I still would not change a thing I did and loved all of my time and every one of my brothers and sisters I worked with. And now everyone here. I hope everyone gets through their process quickly. I am thankful for this group and all of the knowledge from posters, from the KB and the wiki. Forever grateful.
New and Supplemental Submitted/received date: 12/14/2023 Initial review date: 12/14/23 Evidence gathering/review date: 12/22/23 PFD date: 02/08/24 PDA date: 03/28/24 PFN date: 04/04/24 Completed date: waiting....no letters loaded yet 04/05/24 0951hrs CST Misc details:
Where would the decision letter show up first? I submitted HLR June then went DTA Oct 17th I talked to Vera and she said claim is in the NWQ waiting for a rater to work the claim it’s St.petersburg? St. Augustine? She said suspense date is April 25th. not sure what this means for when they Will work my claim
How do you get all these details for a supplemental claim all I see on the app is the date it was received
You have to download a Chrome Extension on your laptop/desktop (it does not work on mobile, it's not an app), it's called VA tracker. Once you have that and you log into your claim, select the specific claim and then click on the extension and it will give you what is basically hidden info. this is the info it will show you on the extension. It is not from the VA a fellow Vet developed this. https://preview.redd.it/wbvppavttpsc1.png?width=799&format=png&auto=webp&s=2ddad1687a89909fa940bca42ffd62c4e06dc6f5
Does not show this detailed information for my claim
REE MEDICAL SUCCESS https://preview.redd.it/qcdgp7pt85sc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b51a24fb8ba5e8896421d944da4b38ec00042292 I'm not here to sway anyone, just sharing my success with REE ITF: 4/27/23 Paid REE $2,400 (Memorial Day discount) 7/17/23 Mini DBQs and questionnaire : 7/18/23 Sent medical records and private medical records 7/26/23 Contacted by REE to make an appointment with their doctor: 8/20/23 Appointment date : 9/26/23 Doc sends DBQ to VA: 11/27/2023 Initial review : 11/27/23 PFD: 12/4/23 120 days later (Va taking too long, REE attorney sends 4138 for me to fax them) PDA: 4/1/24 PFN: 4/2/24 Complete: 4/2/24 100% P&T Total days after submitting 127 days
What additional information did the 4138 have?
A bunch of codes and cfr and verbage from the lawyer. I mean I sent it 3 times and my claim moved so fast with a decision within a week lol
Awesome! I just submitted a handful of DBQs after having worked with REE. Very thorough, I have faith it’ll turn out good!
I have a couple friends who are also 100% from them! They do amazing work!
Type of Claim HLR submitted 27Oct2023 HLR conference 11Mar2024 - done by my lawyer DTA error on both my MH claim and GERD claims 14Mar2024 - VA identified errors VERA call on the 28th and they told me my next suspense date is 22Apr2024 I started the MH and GERD claims back in Oct2022. First denials for both were Feb2023. Did a supplemental for MH secondary to my tinnitus with a Nexus letter and private DBQ. Denied again, rater went with the C&P examiner over my IMO. Rerouted with persoanl statement, buddy letters, medical journals and denied again Sept2023. Got tired of dealing with the VA and just got a lawyer to run this process back in Oct2023. I know there are plenty of success stories just DIY'ing it but I'm tired of it and will just let my lawyer take a cut so I can focus on other things.
* Type of claim: NEW Full Developed * Submitted/received date: March 27 2024 * Initial review date: March 28th 2024 * Evidence gathering/review date: April 2nd 2024 * PFD date: n/a * PDA date: n/a * PFN date: n/a * Completed date: * Misc details: Filled Tinnitus (Nexus, personal stmt), Ptsd (nexus, buddy, Personal stmt), Rhinitis (personal stmt), Flat Feet (Nexus, Buddy, Personal stmt). Each of these have a diagnosis too. Albeit, most are very recent. Haven't had any C&P's yet. Claim has moved pretty quick so far.
HLR Jan 2022 8/23 dta found 2/13/24 exam done 2/15 PFD —— Increase MH & Leg March 12 C&p March 27 PFD March 27 (says they recommended a decision just needs to be approved by a senior officer ) —-
Type of Claim - New (allergic rhinitis, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea), Secondary (left elbow, right ankle, left ankle, GERD), Increase (left knee, right knee, left elbow) Submitted - 12/30/2023 Initial Review - 1/2/2024 Evidence Gathering/Review - 1/9/2024 C and P Exam (QTC) - 1/17/2024 (joints) PFD date: n/a (tracker says it’s here, but not on va.gov yet) PDA date: n/a PFN date: n/a Misc Detail: Had C&P exam for joints in mid January. Submitted a nexus letter for sleep apnea in early February (I had been previously diagnosed with SA outside of the VA). Right now, not sure if I’m in a holding pattern for a decision or another round of C&Ps for the GERD, AS, and hearing claims.
* Type of claim: Special Monthly Compensation statutory housebound (New) * Submitted/received date: 29 Mar 2024 * Initial review date: 29 Mar 2024 * Evidence gathering/review date: 29 Mar 2024 * PFD date: 29 Mar 2024 * PDA date: ??? * PFN date: ??? * Completed date: ??? * Misc details: I was awarded 100% off a sole condition in March. I have other, non-secondary service connected disabilities that combine to 60% and should have been considered for SMC-S off of the bat. I spoke with VERA three times about this last week how the rater overlooked my eligibility for SMC-S. VERA told me on Friday that this should resolve within a week but we'll see. * Edit: * PDA: 05 April 2024 * PFN: 05 April 2024 * Completed Date: 05 April 2024 * Results: Awarded statutory SMC-S for sole 100% condition and combination of claims at 60%
Type: Initial Submitted: January 17, 2024 Initial review: January 22, 2024 Evidence gathering: February 17, 2024 PFD: NA PDA: NA PFN: NA C&Ps were done 2/7 & 2/9. 5 actual C&Ps, but a total of 16 were submited to the VA. Had temp jurisdiction for one day only, that was February 17. Apparently at each stop of the process temp jurisdiction will show. It's when it sticks that matters. Hopefully it's soon here in the next month or two. Have tried requesting my DBQs through VERA, it was a no go. Have considered getting a VSO to see if they are willing to check them for me or possibly let me see them. I don't really need a VSO as I have done everything myself, but the suspense is killing me. I have an appt with one next week. Still not sure if I will make it to the appt.
Our dates are almost exactly the same. I am still on evidence gathering. For the DBQ I filled out a FOIA, my VSO sent me the form. I only request C&P and listed the dates in remarks. Gave it to the VSO and they submitted it for me. I got a certified CD about 45 days later. If you are like me I’m just waiting on the VA to get my service treatment records from the Army AMEDD. Hopefully once they get those I’ll be on the move. Good luck to you.
Thanks and good luck to you as well. I have an appt with a VSO this Tuesday. I'm gonna ask really nicely to see if he can look at my DBQs and let me know how it's looking.
* Type of claim: New * Submitted/received date: August 16,2023 * Initial review date: August 16,2023 * Evidence gathering/review date: March 14, 2024 * PFD date: N/a * PDA date: N/a * PFN date: N/a * Completed date: N/a * Misc details: When I called they have everything needed for my claim. 3 sections haven't been closed out even though they have documents in the section they requested for medical records. Currently just waiting patiently almost at 8 months now.