my claim was started on march 8th and i was sent to lhi for a c and p 10 days later, it was in review stage 3 since, i checked it last thursday and it was still the same not to the next stage for approval, then tonight it said case closed see ebenefits for ratings, this was for an increase for knees and artitritis to both knees along with lower back as secondary to my right knee injury.i subbmitted all docs etc with the first opening of the case,this was thru the nyc office of the VA, the last time i went thru this it was over 8 months for desision, there must be a new system in place for claims.the new rating is showing in ebennies