How long is too long to wait for a claim response? Two years?

A1C Rozlynn White — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:13:44 -0400

1st time using this RP system... I have a claim that was filed in Nov. 2020, is it normal to still be waiting for an answer for this long? All of my other claims have been responded to, there is just this one lingering claim out there, I feel like it's lost in the system some how.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2022 12:37 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:37:29 -0400

A1C Rozlynn White - You don't say who you gave Power of Attorney to for your claim... so If it was the VA, then you need to send your VA POA a request for information and make sure you include their VA File number... If your POA is the DAV or VFW or some other Veteran Organization, then follow that path with your POA... Two years is way too long for a response...
Kerry Harkins,
Commander
DAV Chapter 90
Norwood, MA

Response by MSG Roy Cheever made Mar 19 at 2022 5:28 PM

MSG Roy Cheever — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:28:34 -0400

Question why it was not responded to. Resubmitt!
Squeakiest wheel gets oiled first.
Plus and maybe first listen to what SGT Harkins is saying. Use advocates when you can.

Response by A1C Rozlynn White made Mar 21 at 2022 10:01 AM

A1C Rozlynn White — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:01:07 -0400

From my POA, "The BVA docketed the appeal 1/16/21 and you'd have rec'd a letter that on average, a decision would come in 365 days. Unfortunately, the BVA has been falling behind and I am seeing decisions at the 18-20 month mark. So, I am estimating a decision July-Sept window."

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 21 at 2022 1:31 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:31:22 -0400

Get an advocate, DAV, VFW, Am Legion, etc. you may have to re-submit.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Mar 22 at 2022 4:42 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:42:16 -0400

Have you verified in ebenefits and the VA website that the claim is still pending?

Check there and see what the status is listed as. But to answer your question 2 years is way too long

Response by PVT Brian Desormeaux made Mar 23 at 2022 8:47 AM

PVT Brian Desormeaux — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:47:07 -0400

The VA has been in the process of rewriting and finalizing rating schedules. If one of your issues fell into a group that was being changed, this could have possibly hindered their completion. Two years is a long time without any update, though. I personally have an appeal going, that has been lingering for 15yrs.

Response by PVT Brian Desormeaux made Mar 23 at 2022 10:54 AM

PVT Brian Desormeaux — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:54:08 -0400

Also, can always call the hotline.
https://www.va.gov/ve/whvahotline.asp

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

Response by MSG Roy Cheever made Jun 15 at 2022 11:11 PM

MSG Roy Cheever — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:11:22 -0400

Go back to your V A Officer and ask why. Keep in mind the present administration is saying how much they are doing in all areas of government and the economy.
You have not failed but the government (presently) is failing many. Re submit, even call to ask the status knowing they will say some excuse, and then say to you re-submit.

Response by SGT Kerry Sommers made Sep 27 at 2023 8:50 PM

SGT Kerry Sommers — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:50:07 -0400

I hope you are an outlier but you are probably not. So sad. Par for the VA course