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BIG T

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  1. deedub75...I sincerely appreciate the advice but also sire hope yoir incorrect. If the only reason the HLR process exist is to rubber stamp the prior review while adding another 5-6 months delay in the process then its a disservice and lie to all veterans. Only delaying the invetiable BVA appeal. I truly hope the time spent waiting was die to the HLR preforming a total review of all the records and prior evidence plus that which was submitted (nexus letter from Dr Bash) during the supplemental claim. My biggest issue with the detail in the supplemental was that they did not view Dr. Bash as a compotent doctor and thus dismissed his letter. I believe that was wrong but assume I will see within the next 2 months. R/S
  2. Thank you all for the advice. My background is - Gulf War Vet. Was discharged in 1991. 1992 finally went to VA in Atlanta for chronic sinusitis. Had surgery. Put in pain mess for fever and headaches. Filed claim. Was denied as not SC. Appealed and mom & dad wrote letters saying I never had problems before service in Persian Gulf and disease was related to burn pits and oil fires. Denied again. On and on and more medical evidence, now also secondary sleep apnea and more surgeries. Finally someone told me I needed doc to say more likely than not related to service in the Gulf. Got Dr Bash to write that letter. Re-filled claim denied again. Did not even mention Dr Bash letter and seemed to dismiss it outright. Now at Higher Level review. Not sure why they totally dismissed Dr Bash letter but they did. Hoping HLR overturns as that combined with lay statements from 1996 should be sufficient unless they now dismiss any medical opinions from Dr Bash. Guess I have to wait to see. Was hoping phone call could allow me to make sure they looked at total record from 1992 forward but not sure they will.
  3. Filed a VA Higher Level review in 3/20. Called 18008271000 today to check on status and they said it was at "Decision Review" stage. I asked why they have not called as I requested an informal conference on the form. The reply surprised me....they said the decider did not have to fullfil the request for an informal conference during the higher level review (even if requested) if they feel they have sufficient evidence to make a decision. Now I am nervous. Not that I had trememdous hope in the process but did think during the informal conference call I coudl at least relay my case for overturning the prior denial. Is this true ? The VA does not have to honor the requested informal conference call during a higher level review if they feel they have sufficient evidence to make a determination - or - could this possible be a positive sign...meaning they concurred with my request to overturn the prior rating and did not need to call me. Appreciate any insight any of you may have.
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