Does an Increase claim move faster than a FDC new claim?

[Wayne TX]

Just curious if anyone has asked for and got a rating increase and how long that actually took  A to Z time-wise?  I would think a well documented Increase meeting criteria guidelines fully would move faster than even a FDC claim?  But never had an increase claim come up until now.  Is an increase treated separately if you also submitted a new claim along with it at the same filing time? Does filing together hold either back until both are decided, or does an increase move at a faster clip than a new claim done at its own pace?  Thanks in advance for any answers.

Edited April 17, 2016 by Wayne TX

[Wayne TX]

I'm learning.....big curve involved.

[Navy4life]

My FDC for an increase was done in 3 months.  Jan. 2016 to Mar. 2016.

 

[Gastone]

Main thing to keep in mind, "ALL" supporting evidence for FDC, new claim or increase, must be submitted with the claim or be in your VMC records. Otherwise, your FDC will probably become a Reg Axx claim.

I filed (2) separate FDC's 01/15  & 03/15 for Secondary same issue, different SC. All necessary evidence in my vmc med records .

01/15 FDC C & P about 04/15, Denied 05/15. 03/15 FDC was awarded 07/15 based on 03/15 C & P Dr filling out a separate DBQ, after I requested his opinion of what I had listed on the 03 FDC. Never had an actual 2nd separate  C & P.

If you file more than 1 Reg claim over  short (??) period, the VA ha merger about combining them, don't recall FDC's being included.

Semper Fi