VA started new claim after appeal filed?

[DevilDog12]

I was rated 0% for Restless Leg Syndrome from Exposure during Gulf War.  I appealed the 0% rating, and now ebenefits is showing my appeal AND a new claim for Restless Leg Syndrome, that I did not file.  Does anyone know why they would open a new case on my behalf?  

[DevilDog12]

I definitely will.  Thanks so much for the advice and input!

[broncovet]

That sounds like its a claim for increase. 

[DevilDog12]

That they are going to increase it?  

[Navy04]

I have had a couple of the same issues, where the VA opened a new claim on Ebenefits for the condition that I challenged, but it worked out in my favor. That is how I got my Permanent a few months ago, VA opened a claim to review my last 2 SC conditions, but instead of a regular claim it was a review. Went thru the exams, and a few months later, Boom I am not Permanent. Just go with it for now, and keep us posted. Good luck

[Buck52]

DevilDog12

be sure and be careful about filing new claim or for increase   remember what Asknod posted.

Your effective date is the newer one from the date of the submission of the new evidence. Sometimes it takes years to argue the right date for the $. I've had Vets send in a query on the IRIS system and have the same thing happen. VA is lost in space, folks. It's no wonder they can't find their asses with a methane detector.  

[DevilDog12]

Thanks Buck!