Veterans Benefits Network-Claim Timeline (2024)

Nov 19, 2018#12018-11-19T18:05+00:00

Jul 2017, intent to file. Jul 2018 Filed. 4 total contentions 2 new, 2 increases. Week of 15 Aug multiple C&P exams, additional exam first week of September. Claim went through GOE, ROE, PDN and received my BBE the first week of Oct with the 2 new contentions approved (10% Tinnitus, 10% Hip, secondary to lower leg injury/nerve damage) (Super Quick)The 2 increases were deferred. 2 more C&P and now sitting in GOE. Last update was last weekwhen Request 5 closed out asking for Exam Request - Request for Clarification (no long needed) which to me means the doctor needed to provide more information on my claimed increase. All and all a pretty quick claim as I approach the 120 day point. One in the increases is for OSA from 30% to 50%... I received my CPAP last week and am amazed by how much better I wake up feeling. I still wake up in the middle of the night 5 or 6 times but still much better than before. If I do get approved to the 50% it would bump me from roughly 92% to 95%.

Nov 23, 2018#22018-11-23T17:10+00:00

23 Nov 18 - Request 6 open and closed another Exam Request - Request for Clarification (no longer needed) I hope this means they are getting close to moving it out of GOE. does anyone know if those are just for a Doctor's clarification on notes they provided to the VA? Thanks in advance.

Dec 17, 2018#32018-12-17T14:00+00:00

13 Dec requests 7 and 8 both closed.. both no longer needed... "secondary action required" - no longer needed and exam request - no longer needed. still in GOE... another update this morning, the "!" with Requested Documents are past due... it would be a nice Christmas Present to have this wrapped "pun intended"up this week.. but at least someone is working on my claim... Merry Christmas and God Bless

Dec 17, 2018#42018-12-17T14:45+00:00

It could be anything. I have had a claim sitting in Prep for decision since June. Estimated completion date was changed 4 times until August 12th, and has sat there since. At this point I wouldn't hold my breath that it will done before Christmas or the New Year. Hopefully it is favorable whenever it does go through.

100% P&T

Dec 17, 2018#52018-12-17T15:12+00:00

agree, I know it could be anything or at anytime. Glass half full view... somebody, somewhere is working my claim, and it will be completed when it's completed...I'm 90% sure it will be a positive outcome....fingers crossed

Dec 21, 2018#62018-12-21T14:45+00:00

Update this morning Request 9 closed yesterday - 20 Dec 18 - Exam Request - No Longer needed and the "!" with Requested Documents are past due is now gone from front of claim on ebennies. Still in GOE. Merry Christmas! Happy that someone looked at my claim yesterday. 150 days since I filed.

Jan 28, 2019#72019-01-28T16:08+00:00

update - 28 Jan 19 - moved to PFD - dates changed to 15 Feb 19 - 2 Mar 19 complete... awesome to see it move! nervous as all hell....

Jan 28, 2019#82019-01-28T19:32+00:00

I moved to Prep for Decision 9 Days ago! still waiting for the next move. Mine shows completely date 02/09/2019 - 03/09/2019. We should be close in terms of completion.

Jan 28, 2019#92019-01-28T19:42+00:00

Jan 28, 2019#102019-01-28T19:45+00:00

Absolutely. I know a lot of others would disagree but honestly, I'm seeing a lot of movement in this PFD phase around the 10 to 12 day mark for a lot of people this year. hopefully we are in that same category. None the less, ill definitely keep you updated.

Jan 29, 2019#112019-01-29T16:09+00:00

Iknow ebennies doesn't mean a thing... but back to GOE this morning with a Apr - Jun completion date now......hopefully the Back to GOE means they needed a second sig for back pay and 100%....

Jan 29, 2019#122019-01-29T16:12+00:00

100% P&T

Jan 29, 2019#132019-01-29T16:18+00:00

On the bright side of things, at least someone has been in your claim. Mine is just baking waiting for the next cause of action. None the less, I hope for good fortune and even better outcome when all is said and done!!

Jan 29, 2019#142019-01-29T16:25+00:00

ok Debbie downer...lol..I had a secondary action required earlier in my claim along with 9 additional exam requests and request for clarification, that are now no longer needed... 3 C&Ps, one emergency room visit, and a APAP machine later, I guess I'm just trying to figure out what information they are in need of for a decision.I'm going to sit back, drink an adult beverage and relax....(and stop stalking ebennies...)

Jan 29, 2019#152019-01-29T16:34+00:00

That's what I'm having a hard time with. I;m checking ebennies about 10 times a day hoping to see some change. I have to find something to do. It would be totally different if we were given like some sort of update anytime our status changed. an email or text notification showing status change would be ideal.

Jan 29, 2019#162019-01-29T18:11+00:00

So, Jan 29, Request 10 closed - no longer needed - request for exam (Opened and Closed on the same day) Still in GOE, but good to know that the information was available to them and I didn't need another C&P.

Jan 29, 2019#172019-01-29T19:13+00:00

Proud US Military Veteran! Finally 100%!!!!

Jan 30, 2019#182019-01-30T13:02+00:00

To cold to go fishing...no Ebennies for a week....I promise...Thanks for your words!

Jan 30, 2019#192019-01-30T13:09+00:00

100% P&T

Jan 30, 2019#202019-01-30T13:36+00:00

in San Antonio.... it was 40 this morning....FORTY!! needed gloves, hat and winter coat!

Jan 31, 2019#212019-01-31T10:44+00:00

Proud US Military Veteran! Finally 100%!!!!

Feb 04, 2019#222019-02-04T17:18+00:00

no need to look at ebennies this week, received another C&P appointment for this week on Friday, and was surprised it is for Sleep Apnea/Asthma..again...think this is the 4th sleep apnea/Asthma appointment for this claim. and before you ask, no not overweight...moderate OSA was in service diagnosed. I use a APAP. currently 30%, received APAP in October 18after my current PC provider realized my active duty doc never completed the paperwork to get me my APAP while active duty...

Feb 04, 2019#232019-02-04T17:19+00:00

Feb 05, 2019#242019-02-05T19:50+00:00

any clue what this is? Never seen this before?

Feb 05, 2019#252019-02-05T19:55+00:00

Yeah, it means your claim is moving faster than mine LMAO!!!! by the end of today, you should be able to see that bad boy go to closed or notification sent which mean you can then see your new rating if granted. Good luck buddy

Feb 05, 2019#262019-02-05T20:22+00:00

odd thought my claim isn't closed.. this is a new claim?

Feb 05, 2019#272019-02-05T21:15+00:00

even more odd, it's now closed as of today.(decision letter sent - allow 5 to 10 days)and in VA.gov as closed (althought old claim is still open and in GOE) I'm seriously so confused and a C&P tomorrow...WTF...lol... well at least I know my blood pressure will be low...this all happened within an hour...

Feb 06, 2019#282019-02-06T12:16+00:00

AEW is Audit Error Worksheet. That was likely an internal thing that was being tracked and ebenefits registered it as a new claim.

100% P&T

Feb 06, 2019#292019-02-06T12:38+00:00

Feb 06, 2019#302019-02-06T23:18+00:00

Feb 07, 2019#312019-02-07T14:28+00:00

C&P went well yesterday, 45 minutes, Doctor went right down the DBQ for both Asthma and Sleep Apnea. Think they were trying to decide what gives me the higher rating (but honestly who knows)? Since you can only have one of those ratings, if i remember correctly? APAP check, medicine being taken check, inhaler check, emergency room visit check, 4 doctors visits in the last 5 months for breathing issues check....I can happily say I've never had a bad C&P doctor visit.

Feb 12, 2019#322019-02-12T13:28+00:00

Feb 12, 2019#332019-02-12T16:02+00:00

12 Feb 19 - Got a call from the contracted C&P people - the PFT I did a few months ago along with the chest x-rays will work for this. C&P cancelled! I guess I had two different case numbers with them (the Contracted providers), they are now combined and file is moving back to the VA!

Feb 12, 2019#342019-02-12T18:52+00:00

Good Luck! I'm a stalker also.... June 25 projected completion for me..

Time Takes Time!

Feb 12, 2019#352019-02-12T19:00+00:00

this is all Contracted NP and Dr. via e-mail... haven't looked at ebennies...in like a week..well 6 days... maybe 3 days... ok I looked this morning after the call...lmao (jun 24th)

Feb 12, 2019#362019-02-12T19:31+00:00

lol!!!!!! bought to look now!!

Time Takes Time!

Feb 13, 2019#372019-02-13T14:16+00:00

Did my morning look.. because what else amI supposed to do while drinking my coffee.... 13 Feb 19 - Preparation for Decision!! yes!! Hopefully it moves forward from here!! fingers crossed! drum roll... and all that other crap...

Feb 13, 2019#382019-02-13T15:28+00:00

date changed to April 2. had 3 exams last week..

Time Takes Time!

Feb 13, 2019#392019-02-13T16:08+00:00

Feb 20, 2019#402019-02-20T18:36+00:00

Well, moved to pending decision approval (PDA)and dates moved to1 March thru 11 Mar from 3 April last week...fingers crossed as it gets done...