Would anyone happen to have any guidance on a VA Claim status that appears to be going backwards?

SPC Todd Hanson — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:30:23 -0500

My VA claim showed pending decision approval and project to be done next week. Now it shows Preparation for Decision and projected to be done now late march to late April. The VFW is doing my claim. Has any one had this happen to them? My VFE Rep told me it was almost done

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Feb 6 at 2017 8:30 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:30:10 -0500

If you want to get rated the way you deserve from the VA take a look at what I do, and DON"T DO THAT.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Feb 7 at 2017 12:38 AM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:38:23 -0500

Yes, if you can't get it on your own, you need to seek the assistance of a VSO (Veterans Service Officer) at a state level Veterans Administration, or a local service organization VFW, Legion, DAV etc... As they all have them.

Response by PO2 Robert M. made Feb 7 at 2017 10:08 AM

PO2 Robert M. — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:08:32 -0500

Honestly, due to my Multiple Sclerosis (Service Connected), I had to have "Congressional Influence" to speed up my year long wait. After around a year, I called my Senator, and it was amazing - He (personally) called the VA, and the next week my decision was "rendered".
They are there for our help! - PS, I use the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2017 7:03 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:03:46 -0500

This means your claim was sent to be reviewed by a rating specialist. If the rating specialist doesn't have everything it'll be returned to a claims specialist to gather the information needed for a decision. This is common with VA claims. People sometimes try to rushing things through or, some people are just finicky wanting no stone left unturned.
This is someone who works for the VA and, speaking in generic and simple terms. I can't get into much detail nor, am allowed to look at any unassigned claim for benefits.