Why is the VA taking so long to approve a claim on a previously S/C rated condition?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:18:48 -0400

This is for those of you a little more knowledgeable and involved with the claims process. April 13th I had a shoulder replacement done at the Nashville VA hospital. The surgeon's notes and x-rays were in my record a couple of days later. The Surgeon completed a form letter for me to turn in for a temp increase on my rating for a year, at which time another C&P would be done to determine a permanent rating, It's almost 90 days later and they are still in the processs of approving it. The VA has a standard policy in this situation that should have made this really easy for whomever is handling this, to make a rapid determination. Almost 90 days later and they're still sitting on it. Is this typical VA bs, or am I getting jerked around?

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jul 6 at 2022 2:21 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:21:22 -0400

Unfortuantely it is typical. I filed for a supplemental claim for a conditon that is now standard for anyone that served in a certain area. I wa sin that are, records show it, three different doctors have seen me and all say the same thing. It was 116 day I got a letter telling me that it was filed on the wrong form and that they were closing the case and that I needed to refile again withthe correect form which in fact I did file on the correct form...bottom line for me is that they closed the case to show a met suspense and keep their metrics looking good. They won't get away with it though. I refiled and if it gets turned own or closed witout reason, I will find a lawyer that specializes in veteran care.

Response by SGT James Stocking made Jul 25 at 2022 4:35 PM

SGT James Stocking — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:35:26 -0400

Typical VA bs. I just got 2 years of backpay going from 90% to 100%. Two. Years.