My claim went from Preparation for Notification to Review of Evidence. Whats going on?

SGT Xavier Anthony — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:18:54 -0400

My Claim just went from Preparation for Notification to Review of Evidence this morning. They changed the name of one of my ratings from degenerative arthritis of the spine and lumbosacral strain to degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis of the spine and lumbosacral strain but kept the same 20%. Can someone please help me?

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Aug 27 at 2020 3:23 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:23:46 -0400

Degenerative disk disease is when normal changes that take place in the disks of your spine cause pain. How do you get a rating for normal changes ?

Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 27 at 2020 4:38 PM

SFC Marc W. — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:38:39 -0400

In the VA schedule of diagnosis they can't possibly name every single condition that can exist, so sometimes the wording of a disease or injury will change to fit what is listed.

Response by SGT Xavier Anthony made Aug 28 at 2020 11:20 AM

SGT Xavier Anthony — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:20:25 -0400

Update

So now my claim has gone back to GOE with an estimated date of completion 12/08/2020 - 02/16/2021. I also noticed another Exam Request Processing under the Needed From You tab. I am pretty confused at this point, is there anyone I can call that will give me some information? Ebenefits help line never helps me.

Response by SGT Xavier Anthony made Sep 4 at 2020 12:27 PM

SGT Xavier Anthony — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:27:48 -0400

Update #2
Today my claim went into Preparation for Decision with a new estimated completion of 9/20/2020-10/10/2020. I'll keep you all informed.