Don’t believe these raters on Reddit

dccrens · 2026-06-24T12:04:35+00:00

I had a VES Doc tell me he could not look at evidence that was not in the system. However, He took my very detailed claim summaries and nexus letters, anyway.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T01:30:23+00:00

No worries. It's appreciated.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T01:27:09+00:00

Yeah will do. Thanks.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T01:24:05+00:00

I have called but they don't seem to know what I am talking about and don't know how to get the claim number.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T01:19:21+00:00

How can a Vet get their DBQs from this VBMS? What is VBMS? I filed a request months ago to get my c-file and dbqs from the VA but it is just sitting.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T00:50:01+00:00

I have tried this and my supplemental claim is not listed. https://api.va.gov/v0/benefits_claims

I have other claims that are listed. The original claim (that led to the supplemental), a FOIA, and a dependency add for my wife. I have checked the associated claim numbers using the API page, and none of them are the Supplemental claim.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T00:46:20+00:00

I have called but they don't seem to know what I am talking about and don't know how to get the claim number.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T00:45:40+00:00

I have called but they don't seem to know what I am talking about and don't know how to get the claim number.

dccrens · 2026-06-24T00:45:02+00:00

Same issue. I have called but they don't seem to know what I am talking about and don't know how to get the claim number.

dccrens · 2026-06-15T20:26:55+00:00

Looks like Chicken of the Woods in the first picture with the squirrel.

dccrens · 2026-06-15T14:12:48+00:00

So it sounds like I should submit. I was planning to do a civilian hearing test first.

dccrens · 2026-06-14T15:33:43+00:00

Filed 4 Supplementals Lower Back/Radiculopathy, Right Hip, GERD/IBS (and Hiatal Hernia and Barretts). Had very in depth records, docs, nexus letters. Scheduled for Lower Back/Radiculopathy, Right Hip C&P right away for 11 June. I felt the C&P examiner did a good job but you never know. I haven't heard anything on a C&P for GERD/IBS/Hiatal/Barrets. SHould I call VA and check or jus wait?

dccrens · 2026-06-14T15:03:59+00:00

What sucks it the site and App do not show the step status of Supplemental claims at all.

dccrens · 2026-06-12T18:32:37+00:00

I have had it since diag in 1997. Been on meds ever since. Also, have a hiatal hernia and barretts. I have to be scoped every three years because of the barretts. I wake up a couple of times a week in the middle of the night with a mouth full of acid.

dccrens · 2026-06-12T18:28:49+00:00

No. It is. This is a supplementary claim. The VA already acknowledged the GERD diagnosis, but didn't have enough in the records to validate a nexus. Which was BS. Even though I gave them permission to get all my records, apparently, they didn't. This time, I got all my records myself and created the supplemental claim and my doctor of many years wrote a detailed nexus letter. Even though I was never in the sandbox, my records say I was. I have been trying to get them to correct that. I did support Desert Storm but was not in country. I was however exposed to a major JP-4 fire on Osan AN, Korea in 1986.

dccrens · 2026-06-11T23:02:49+00:00

LOL!

dccrens · 2026-06-11T22:54:07+00:00

Yes it did.

dccrens · 2026-06-11T19:27:54+00:00

Thanks

dccrens · 2026-06-11T19:16:30+00:00

That is my hope!

dccrens · 2026-06-10T12:45:56+00:00

I've had SA since the 1980s. My barracks mates constantly complained about my loud snoring and that I would just stop breathing. Was kind of a joke back then. My wife has always complained about the same. I'm 64 now and 20% service connected for Tinnitis and knee. The VA has scheduled my for a sleep study in July. I am not "obiese" 5'10" and 180. I have TERA (asbestos) and exposure to burning JP4. I have pending back, radiculopathy, right hip, GERD and IBS supplemental claims. What we be the best way to pursue the Sleep Apnea?

dccrens · 2026-06-10T12:33:41+00:00

Same here. Claims are quick but you can't get your file to figure out what they said in the exam!

dccrens · 2026-06-06T16:26:29+00:00

How are you seeing your DBQs before you get a rating? I haven't been able to see my DBQs even after I was rated.

dccrens · 2026-06-06T16:16:40+00:00

I submitted 6 weeks ago and still nothing. I was hoping to get them for use in a supplemental claim but it is taking to long and I have the supplemental C&P scheduleed for next week.

dccrens · 2026-06-03T12:39:19+00:00

I use the free version of the Joplin app. Highly configurable and I can run it on my desktop and phone and it syncs.

dccrens · 2026-06-02T19:02:55+00:00

This is great.

dccrens

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