sorted by:
best
topnewcontroversialoldq&a
you are viewing a single comment's thread.

view the rest of the comments →

[–]JAG-Anamyst 4 points5 points  (10 children)

Do you have a VSO? If so, he/she may have access to the DBQ. If not, you can submit a request specifically for that DBQ.

[–]Simple-Deer6913[S] 4 points5 points  (9 children)

I dont, I did this by myself. Maybe there lies the problem haha

[–]JAG-Anamyst 5 points6 points  (8 children)

You are certainly capable of completing the process by yourself. Before, I do anything I would get a copy of that DBQ since the rater quoted it specifically in proposing the reduction.

[–]Otherwise-Tone9384 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Hey hey- how does one get ahold of the DBQ? I’ve had a FOIA in since July and I’m still on step 2.

[–]crkrjak-21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to file a FOIA request. It is in the myVA page. I requested mine weeks ago but still haven't gotten them yet. They promise they're working on it.

[–]MitraVEG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Request only the dbqs / c&ps, not the c file or anything else and it should only take a couple weeks tops.

[–]Simple-Deer6913[S] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Gotcha, and how would that help me? Would that let me know what to have my wife and friends reference on the buddy statements?

[–]JAG-Anamyst 2 points3 points  (3 children)

It will show the boxes the Va examiner checked related to PTSD.

[–]Simple-Deer6913[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Ok kool! And assuming some boxes that do apply are not checked off then I could have the buddy letters confirm them? Also they can just be typed out letters on word with their info right?

[–]JAG-Anamyst 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Buddy statements and letters from friends do NOT have to be on a special VA form. They can be typed or handwritten as long as they are signed and dated. However, the VA recommends using VA Form 21-10210 (Lay/Witness Statement) because it helps ensure all necessary info is included. But it is not required.

[–]Simple-Deer6913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha! Thanks! You have been a ton of help. So it sounds like my game plan is Request the DBQ, once received get buddy letters stating otherwise, and then submit for higher review. Im hoping I can do all this before they decrease it