What's the average time it takes for a VA disability to go through?

2014-11-27T19:41:33-05:00

I filed back in July, but they keep telling me they want to have all of my appointments at the same time

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2014 7:27 AM

2014-11-28T07:27:41-05:00

Why are you trying to deal with the behemoth called the Veterans Administration by yourself? Look, I get it - you're smart. Hard charger. In touch with yourself. Know how to work a computer - hell you may have a masters degree. You've read everything there is to know online about the ways things are (supposed) to be done for your claim. Trust me - you don't know squat about how the VA does things. If it was that simple (reading the online stuff) then no one should have any questions - right?

Get yourself an advocate. Use the years of experience garnered by hundreds of Service Officers trained annually by Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) to VA standards. The service is FREE! Get an advocate, powered by your permission via a VA form 21-22, that can look at your claim as it progresses through the system. Know what's happening and what you need to do to fix things BEFORE it ever shows up on the VA's online report (which is usually 2 to 8 weeks behind).

Or....you can be a stubborn know-it-all and wander around like a 2nd Lt trying to figure out whether a 1Lt gets a salute or not.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Nov 28 at 2014 8:40 PM

2014-11-28T20:40:53-05:00

It's been more than 4 years, finally a partial grant. I'm still waiting for a hearing. My first denial came within 3 weeks of filing my claim. Hang in there, especially if you have missing medical records.

Response by SPC William Clark made Nov 28 at 2014 8:40 PM

2014-11-28T20:40:56-05:00

Took me a year and a half.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2014 8:44 PM

2014-11-28T20:44:20-05:00

SFC Harry (Billy) Tison Unfortunately, your file cannot be processed until the VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams have been completed. One of the many things Veterans Service Organizations have been quarreling with the VA for years about.

Response by PFC Oriana Franklin made Nov 29 at 2014 11:13 AM

2014-11-29T11:13:29-05:00

I filled in 2012 and got final rating may 2014