I've submitted the application but so did another family member. I'm not sure who's application is going to go through. I have put my name on the form stating I was to be the contact to coordinate through, submitted it, and so has another family member from out of town.. how do I find out whos is going through? thank you for your time on this matter.
#2 Look online to find out the status
1. To discuss a claimant's case the VA must have a VA Form 21-0845 - "Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to A Third Party" signed by the applicant or Power of Attorney on file: www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0845-ARE.pdf
2. To be designated as "Claims Representative" for another the VA must have on file VA Form 21-22a "Appointment of Claims Representative" signed by the claimant or Power of Attorney: http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-22A-ARE.pdf
3. If Power of Attorney is signing include copy of the POA.
4. The above can be mailed to the VA Pension Management Center that covers your state: http://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp
5. To obtain status on the application you may call 800-827-1000 or the toll free number for the Pension Management Center associated with your state.
6. The VA will consider the first application received unless there is a period of a year separating the two.