Our discussion with veteran advocate John Dorle reveals the current state of VA claims processing, highlighting both ongoing frustrations and notable improvements in appeals wait times.
• VA claims process still operates on a "delay, delay, delay until veterans quit" philosophy
• Board of Veterans Appeals wait times have improved from 40 months to 8-12 months
• Filing claims without a formal diagnosis can be strategic, especially for conditions like hearing loss
• Understanding the three appeals tracks: supplemental claim, higher-level review, and Board appeal
• Professional representation from accredited claims agents offers veterans strategic advantages
• Veterans with R2 ratings should avoid filing new claims to prevent potential benefit reductions
• Strategic timing matters - waiting too long can make it harder to connect conditions to service
• Secondary conditions from diabetes include neuropathies, vision issues, and kidney complications
• Claims Accuracy Review (CAR) can expedite certain clear-cut cases within a month
• Veterans 85+ or with terminal illnesses qualify for expedited claim processing
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