New Claim/Original Claim

[EODCMC]

I am waiting for determination of an original FDC. Can I start a new claim without jeopardizing the outcome and/or timeline of the original claim?

[syne7]

You can start the intent to file and get the clock going.

[EODCMC]

Thanks, is there a reference for this? I'm 3 months into the original FDC.

[OSC]

I am not so sure, I would be messing around with a FDC as I would not want to chance having it convert to a standard claim.

I did find this one reference http://www.benefits.va.gov/fdc/walkthrough.asp and scroll down to the verification section where you are certifying that you are sending in no additional evidence. Now whether the VA will consider sending in any evidence, even for a new claim as grounds for conversion, I'm not sure. But knowing the VA, I would not want to take that chance.

OSC

[EODCMC]

Agreed, that was my thoughts also. Thanks for the confirmation.

[Inarticulate&Distorted]

Just to reitterate, these opinions are based on my own experience. When you have a Claim in, don't file New claims. They would looooove to kick it back "downstairs" for the slightest reason. Keep your Focus on TARGET