VA CALLED

[caregiverx2]

I ignored a call from areacode "215" Saturday morning. No message.  Googled # only to learn it was VA-PHIL
Fortunately, she called back Monday morning. Only 1 question....needed to know how much interest Dad's savings
earned in 2010.   Did realize we need to include the interest on form #21-526 - #37B on page 8.  His was less
than $10 so I don't expect it will change anything.  VA said they had everything to make determination & should
receive letter in 10-14 days. 

Here's our timeline;
11/01/10 - Statement in Support of Claim #21-4138 - stating we will be filling claim
11/18/10 - VA letter with claim #
12/26/10 - UPS to PHIL, PA with Request for Priority Processing...Veteran 84 in late stage bone cancer
12/30/10 - VA received
02/10/11 - Form ?? how long to I need to wait to call & push them?
02/10/11 - Debbie replied, 'give courtesy of 90 days'
03/21/11 - Day 80 - VA called

Debbie, thank you for telling me to cool my jets.
Fingers & toes are crossed:)

[Caroliso]

thanks for the timeline, Caregiver 2X, and for the tip about the interest.  I wouldn't have thought to include that either.  It was good to see a less-than-one-year turnaround, your application must have been spot-on!

good luck on a speedy and generous final determination from the VA.

[vetadmin]

Glad to hear the great news, and that I was able to reassure you.

Sorry I'm late in replying.  Busy with the updating the site, and getting that all straight.

I look forward to hearing the rest of this story with a happy ending for you and your dad.

[VSR]

Average turnaround time on original claims is actually far less than a year.

thanks for the timeline, Caregiver 2X, and for the tip about the interest.  I wouldn't have thought to include that either.  It was good to see a less-than-one-year turnaround, your application must have been spot-on!

good luck on a speedy and generous final determination from the VA.