2022年8月20日 · HLR's typically are where DTA errors are found. That is a duty to assist errors. You can't typically upload statements for HLR's online. The form you filled out VA20-0996 for the HLR is the only form allowed as no new evidence is allowed. I …

2022年7月17日 · For me. Start to finish, it took me 3 months both times. It took about 30 days before I received my phone conference call from the VA explaining my case. Then it took almost two months for the VA to come to a complete decision. Hlr sucks because it takes a while, but it is worth it because you get to speak to someone competent that can really ...

2023年4月1日 · After asking this subreddit, I decided to contact a VSO and get an HLR. I've seen a lot of posts on here about higher level reviews and it seems like the general consensus is that the timeline for the VA to have an answer is anywhere from 3-6 months. Sometimes longer sometimes shorter.

2023年12月1日 · Just got off the phone with a senior rater for my HLR - increase for migraines. Originally denied two supplementals for increases based on “no new evidence provided.” When I submitted PAGES of new evidence. (Buddy log, personal statement, private treatment records, migraine logs, and prescription records.)

2024年3月11日 · The VA Failed to fully meet it's Duty to Assist - if you can convince them this happened you get a "Do Over" i.e. the VA drops back 20 and Punts the ball to a Secondary claim where you go back to another C&P Since your HLR is soon and you don't know what the VA did or what is in your file you are at their mercy. All is not lost.

2022年7月6日 · If you would like VA to consider this evidence, you may submit a supplemental claim at any time; however, VA must receive your application within one year of the date of notice of this decision to preserve your right to receive the maximum possible benefit. (38 CFR 3.155, 38 CFR 3.2500, 38 CFR 3.2501, 38 CFR 3.2601)

So, I submitted an HLR to basically claim service connection. I had a vasovagal syncope (passed out), and hit my head, was MEDIVAC’d (in Afghanistan). When I submitted another claim, the VA added the claim, not me. They ended up denying it and not service connecting. As you mentioned, the HLR got closed and a DTA opened.

I canceled mine at the attorneys request that is handling my claims. Then the HLR kicked 2 claims back to the VA with Duty to assist and listed the specific dates in my records that they over looked. The reviewer also SC my tinnitus and got 10%. Now just waiting for them reviews to finish up that got kicked back.

2023年4月3日 · Filed my HLR for increase November 11/2022, DTA Feb 6/2023, C&P may/2023, one claim was denied the other the VA requested an IMO which happened July 21/2023, so now waiting still. VERA and the hotline say the same, I’m ready for decision just waiting….

2021年10月26日 · The HLR rep will deny your claim. You just need to wait it out and see what happens. You can go into your disabilities page and see if the HLR rep signed off on your claim by checking the percentage level of your claimed disability/disability increase. My HLR, that was two years ago, went with the first and second choices above.