On November 27, 2007 I filed claim with the VA for PTSD related to MST, chronic low back pain and Asbestos exposure.
On October 15th, 2008, my claims went to the Rating Board.
On December 2nd, 2008, I flew up to Anchorage, where I had my C&P exam for my low back. It was the most thourough exam I ever had for my back and it was quite interesting, and I learned a lot. Of course the doctor could not tell me what to do.
Below is the IRIS coorespondences.
Question, what can I expect next? What is the time frame? How long can a claim be at the Pre-Determinaiton level before going to Post-Determination? It keeps on dragging out more and more. I am very tired and discouraged, plus due to the additional stresses, my PTSD symptoms are up now also. and I have my crying spels at home.
Thank you
Cornelia
Here are the IRS posts: [b][size="4"][color="#400080"]My Question:[/color][/size][/b] "To Whom It May Concern,
What is the status of my claim? Is at the Rating Board, and if, is it now at the Post Determination Team?
It has been a very long 13 month, when the process started.
Thank you." [b][size="4"][color="#804000"]Their response:[/color][/size][/b] Ms. Huebscher:
This is in response to your recent inquiry on December 28, 2008 in regards to the status of our claim.
Our records indicate that your claim is under final review before being sent to the Rating Board for a decision. Please allow the Rating Board up to 90 days to make a decision on your claim.
Thank you for your patience while this is being processed.
Thank you for contacting us. If you have questions or need additional help with the information in our reply, please respond to this message or see our other contact information below.
Sincerely yours,
E. J. Kruse
National IRIS Response Center Manager
DJO [b][size="4"][color="#400080"]My response:[/color][/size][/b] This went from the Rating Board back to review? To my understanding, it is the Rating Board that requests C&P exams.
This is not good at all.
Cornelia [size="4"][color="#804000"][b]Their response:[/b][/color][/size] Ms. Huebscher:
This is in response to your recent inquiry on December 28, 2008 in regards to the status of our claim.
The Rating Board can request another exam, but the Pre-Determination Team process all requests for exams. Our records indicate that the exam results have been received.
Thank you for your patience while this is being processed.
Thank you for contacting us. If you have questions or need additional help with the information in our reply, please respond to this message or see our other contact information below.
Sincerely yours,
E. J. Kruse
National IRIS Response Center Manager
DJO [size="4"][color="#804000"][b]Additional Their response:[/b][/color][/size] This is in response to your recent inquiry on December 28, 2008 in regards to the status of our claim.
Once your claim is reviewed for completeness it will be sent to the Rating Board for a rating decision. Once a decision has been given your claim travels to Post Determination for authorization and notification is sent out via US Mail.
Thank you for your patience while this is being processed.