Let It Go Or Follow Up?

[Rob m]

Buddy of mine filed a claim appox 4.5 years ago and did not agree with the findings (lowballed on a couple of items ) so he filed a NOD. Appox 2 years later he filed another new claim and was found to be 100% schedular. Now, 4 years after the original NOD he gets a packet in the mail wanting to know if he wants to pursue the NOD. My thinking is that there nothing to gain as he is already 100% schedular (but not P&T). The only thing I can think of if they try to or reduce him in the future, and increase via the original NOD may give him a few extra percentage points which could help offset any reduction if that happens in the future.

Thanks, also I'm righting this for my buddy as he has difficulty reading/writing due to a TBI.

[Berta]

"Now, 4 years after the original NOD he gets a packet in the mail wanting to know if he wants to pursue the NOD. My thinking is that there nothing to gain as he is already 100% schedular (but not P&T). The only thing I can think of if they try to or reduce him in the future, and increase via the original NOD may give him a few extra percentage points which could help offset any reduction if that happens in the future."


I agree and one never knows what SC could potentially cause or contribute to their death cause ... I hate to bring that up but it is always best to try to get a SC rating, even if it is "0" SC for anything they claim in their lifetime..

THANK YOU for helping this veteran!

[Navy04]

I myself don't like to rock the boat, but Berta is right on this one. Good luck and only he can decide what is best for him. God Bless