What To Do While Your Claim is Processing (H&P Quick Hits)

Today we cover what veterans can do in favor of their disability claim while the VA is processing claims. We also go over where to send correspondence to VA. Tune in!
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[@HillAndPonton]

As promised, here's the address for the claims center DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLAIMS INTAKE CENTER PO BOX 4444 JANESVILLE, WI 53547-4444

[@johnjolly2087]

Is it acceptable to highlight sections of your medical reports and records to insure they are not overlooked?

[@highway75]

Thanks for leaving out all the mombo jumbo and getting to the point. Good job.

[@HillAndPonton]

You bet! Our Quick Hits series is all about getting to the point and giving (or trying to give) simple answers to complex questions.

[@M1N1Girl007]

You guys ROCK! THANK you for what you have done for my disabled veteran husband.

[@martwinston5656]

I'm sorry but it's been a very long time!I'm seventy two years old now and a Vietnam vet represented by your Firm.Ive done everything I can do!!!😢😢😢

[@HillAndPonton]

Hi Mart, have you talked to your Case Manager?

[@martwinston5656]

@@HillAndPonton Yes,they said to just wait, they can't rush the VA. Like I said I'm 72 years old is that not being patient and waiting??😢😢😢

[@spec46971]

I am in the same boat not with her firm but 70 years old not getting any younger

[@berlinbear11b18]

@@martwinston5656 Checking to see how you are doing Mart

[@anthonyjackson5010]

What if they grant a claim service connected ,but give you 0% for that claim?

[@berlinbear11b18]

Melanie is incredible and knowledgeable. Thank you Melanie

[@CombatCraig]

🤠🤠🤠

[@tiffanywelchhomesteadnmama5524]

Great information. Thanks. How do we go about getting a claims agent? My claim has been being processed for over a year and a half. Although I was awarded a couple of claims, I am still waiting on several additional ones. My VSO tells me I shouldn't submit any additional evidence while my claims are going through the process because it can slow down my claims. He said I should wait for a denial, and then submit a supplemental claim. I also have one claim that I would like to request a higher rating for. The VSO tells me I should wait on that too until the other claims get processed. My fear is that I'm running out of time on those and need to get it in within the year. Are you finding that waiting is helpful, or should I just go ahead and file the supplemental claims, and submit the additional evidence on the pending claims? Thanks.

[@johndsmith-gv8zh]

Awesome sauce. Straight to the point.

[@supersonic3000delm]

Would you recommend mailing buddy letters to the VA over filling them on ebenefits? If so why?

[@ercarpency]

Ernie Carpency Navy 57-60 Injured by treatment in a VAMC

[@runnn3107]

Still waiting on VA Archives to send me my medical records from being hospitalized in basic training over 30 years ago… everything was paper back then, sadly. Hoping something will come soon??

[@beautyRest1]

Thanks for taking my appeal. I know I have the best law firm!!!

[@larryscott837]

I have had 2 heart attacks the last one I had open-heart surgery I filed my claim on April 2nd, 2020 I had my final exam on June 22/ 2021 and I still have not received any decision I think they are just hoping that I will die so they do not have to pay anything out I am 76 years old and a Vietnam Veteran

[@martwinston5656]

I feel so bad for you!!All you can do is put it in God's hands!! Praying for you my brother as I ask you for me!!!

[@anomalistic3046]

I already submitted my supporting medical evidence for my claims. However the VA is waiting to obtain my medical record. Should I just ask for a decision since I sent in all of the important evidence ?

[@juniorthewvrebel]

va form 20-10206 can also be used to get your c-file

[@penrodautorepair3170]

Shit I tell the va doctors an they never put it in my records.

[@luisduarte9813]

Send them a secure message online thru VA health and send va a copy of it

[@luisduarte9813]

If that doenst show up in the records then send the same message to your primary care doctors at VA and add For Your Awareness Only

[@israel9070]

I’m being medically discharged from active duty. My PEBLO will be assisting me with the VA. Hopefully everything goes smooth the first time around

[@darrellwilliams798]

Normally it does when I got out I was at 90% then I had a appointment I never got a letter for and my percentage got dropped to 60% so key thing make sure u always go to ur appointments

[@israel9070]

@@darrellwilliams798 I won’t miss a day. I know how the VA can be

[@dalewhite6789]

I have done all of this, I don't know what else to do. I'm a Female Vet. My Appeal is on hold, on January 2022, this will be going on 8yrs.

[@theonlysheepdog13]

very good info Thankyou

[@jamesscroggins3486]

Thank You, very good information. I have had a disability increase and new claim submitted since March and no news from the VA. Its a very frustrating. The VA was supposedly pulling medical records from my civilian but I really have no ideal what the VA got to support my claim. The VA process is very confusing to follow.

[@HillAndPonton]

Yes it is very confusing to follow - Good luck, James!

[@asmrgaloretm7420]

Well the pandemic has definitely slowed the process and that’s understandable. Claims are backed up. I have claims increase and new ones submitted as well but it’s a matter of having patience. It’ll all work out. Trust the process

[@briangreene4277]

Great video and great info; question - instead of submitting hardcopies evidence to the intake center, can you submit the 20-0995 on line along with digital copies of the 21-4138, 21-10210 and medical research?? this would save time.

[@Johnny-pp3pq]

Haven't seen that option online.But you can fax them to the "Evidence intake center" for them to be promptly received.Its equally the same as submitting them online.

[@scrapguy6816]

Excellent on point information. Thanks for sharing.

[@HillAndPonton]

You're very welcome and much appreciated for saying that!

[@donalddodson7365]

Thank you. You all are always helpful.

[@pairofdogs]

Been waiting over six months for a decision on my hypothyroidism, had my C @ P done four months ago.

[@sazodada6549]

Best method is to fax your claims or any info you would normally mail. Immediately after faxing you will receive an auto-reply fax indicating that the VA have received your fax with an ID#.

[@XploreAz]

I just uploaded all of my info through my VA.gov account.

[@robertleski3307]

What if your VSO put in Vietnam for place of incident but your VSO knows that you were never in Vietnam and says I told her to put it in. She filled in all the paperwork and I never saw it until I got my C file just a few months ago and I called her on it and just like that she remembered clearly that I said to do that and blamed me, almost a full year later. Plus she filed a supplemental claim without my knowledge or consent. Any ideas what I can do to clear this up and my name since she made me look like I lied to the VA. any help would be appreciated thanks

[@Spotty-World]

VA website still says unknown status after 2 months. Sad

[@simplyfilipino6408]

I submitted a dbq and nexus letters to VA while my file is being reviewed for the first time. Was this action appropriate? Thank you for any advise you can provide.

[@mando7558]

I am waiting on my nexus letter but already submitted everything else. Was that a mistake?

[@FrameRot]

Needed this! Just submitted my claim

[@HillAndPonton]

Good luck John!

[@FrameRot]

@@HillAndPonton prayers

[@derekcasanares4785]

Another excellent video 📸

[@HillAndPonton]

Thanks again, Derek!

[@jneildouise300]

Hi Ms. Attorney M. Williams, I love 💕 listening to you. As a Disabled Veteran, you answer so many of my questions. A special Thank you 💝 for that. !

[@FranklinMays]

I called almost everyday for four years .

[@BLUESKYS4EVE]

All good advice.

[@slapout9]

Would you suggest mailing it certified mail return receipt requested? Or just send it regular mail? Thanks

[@BeachsideHank]

I sent mine 1st class USPS (postal) from Florida for 1$, Janesville acknowledged it two days later.☺

[@slapout9]

@@BeachsideHank Thank you

[@jofloletschat7788]

seems good for clarity and peace of mind

[@BESTATHLETEONLINE]

Hello. I'm at 90% need help to get to 100. Plus a botched surgery

[@chautamtv]

Watching your video is so much fun because it's good, attractive and engaging. Thank you. For a very enjoyable experience. You are so wonderful. Wishing you success and good health. Beautifully beautiful. I really like people like you. My good friend.@//@

[@xB1GKILLERX]

Any examples on buddy Statements ? Ty

[@HillAndPonton]

Good question, we filmed a buddy statement video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZaTi5p-jMyKgpY

[@USMCdad470]

I put in two claims, got denied without an interview or doc appointment. What the hell is up with that?

[@umojaselassie6649]

Great information.

[@HillAndPonton]

Thanks for watching!

[@biggdawg9542]

I will need assistance with the board of veteran appeal

[@JENNerationX]

TY! 🥰

[@jneildouise300]

Thank you 💕

[@HillAndPonton]

You’re welcome 😊

[@anitameyer9319]

Excellent video!

[@HillAndPonton]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@toddryan0108]

Been twiddling my thumbs since January…..

[@DT-hy6px]

Did you get resolution?

[@Kodiak-ty2zb]

Does H&P do rating reviews? I ended up with a 90% rating and I just wanted to make sure that I received the correct ratings.

[@HillAndPonton]

Yeah, we offer free case evaluations. Go here: www.hillandponton.com/free-case-evaluation/va-evaluation/

[@jimmymcclendon6210]

Drink Beer.....😌

[@kerriemacon5494]

My claim was denied without me being allowed to be given a chance to take a C & P EXAM.

[@jacobbennett6098]

Then you didn't have enough evidence to support your claim. Your not automatically get a C&P exam

[@Swipe-daddy]

I just got my c file after 2 years