Are you in control of your disability claim?

2015-09-26T12:20:22-04:00

Putting you in control of your disability claim.

"Last month, VA reached a historic low in the disability claims backlog by dipping below 100,000 to 98,535 – and the number of these claims (pending more than 125 days) has come down even further since. This milestone means that VA is processing disability claims faster and more efficiently so that Veterans, their families, and Survivors get the benefits they deserve.

By participating in the Fully Developed Claims program, Veterans and Survivors can take charge of their claims by submitting all relevant records with their claims at once. The fastest way to receive a decision on your disability claim is by filing an FDC electronically through eBenefits.va.gov."

Visit VA’s website to learn more about filing an electronic Fully Developed Claim and what you can do to get started.

http://www.benefits.va.gov/FDC/index.asp?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_content=message2&utm_campaign=FDC%20promotion

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Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 26 at 2015 12:34 PM

2015-09-26T12:34:32-04:00

Great post

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 26 at 2015 12:46 PM

2015-09-26T12:46:08-04:00

I am not in control of my disability claim; but, I know my Lord and Savior is CPT Private RallyPoint Member. Every day I submit my plans to Him and ask for His guidance.
This summer new symptoms for my spine and heart conditions were revealed by experience and testing. After contacting my primary care VA physician, she recommended that I contact a patient advocate about modifying/updating my disability rating evaluation which was conducted this past March. I was pleasantly surprised that the patient advocate let me know that because my VA doctors were in the VAMC where is based in he should be able to submit the update for me.
I have an appointment to meet with the patient advocate on October 20. I am hopeful that this appointment will help significantly.

Response by CW3 Bernard"Chief" Collier made Sep 26 at 2015 1:20 PM

2015-09-26T13:20:23-04:00

I need to go either refile or appeal my claim

Response by SFC John Durham made Sep 26 at 2015 1:42 PM

2015-09-26T13:42:19-04:00

One of my mentors from recruiting is a VA claims Rep here in Sacramento, CA. He is dedicated to helping Soldiers/Vets. Anyone needing help please let me know, and I will forward his work info.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 26 at 2015 11:22 PM

2015-09-26T23:22:57-04:00

Luckily I had a very good VSO assist me with my disability claim and it took only 4 months to get approved, and at a rating slightly higher than I expected!

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 27 at 2015 11:09 AM

2015-09-27T11:09:58-04:00

I was working as a service officer when the FDC process was implemented. It makes a huge improvement in things, with a caveat: As long as you don't have too many items to claim. If your claim includes 10 items, it will still take a very long time to adjudicate.

In any case, I urge veterans filing claims to go through DAV or one of the other VSOs rather than filing directly...

Response by PO1 Kenneth Cardwell made Mar 11 at 2016 4:47 PM

2016-03-11T16:47:54-05:00

The VA is not your friend! They need to save money like all Depts. I filed over 5 years ago. Denied 8 disabilities. I thought they had my medical record, but I guess not because when I sent them copies, they re-opened all 8! I worked with back pain, ankle pain Carpal Tunnel. Worked to pay bills and did not see the doctors a lots, so I guess they thought I was okay. Now out of work for 4 months with all three pains. if you have pain, see your doctor. Go online to veteran forums and see what thousands say about the VA! They are slow as hell and can take over a year!