Request for Reconsideration

[Bullwinkle]

Hello all. I would like to submit a request for reconsideration for a two contentions that were rated at SC at 0% in September 2017. I have everything (new medical evidence, VA Form 21-4138, etc.) loaded into e-benefits ready to send but was not sure requesting a reconsideration through e-benefits was the right process. My question is......can a request for reconsideration be submitted through e-benefits? Thanks again.

[jfrei]

Yes if on the 21-4138 you put exactly what you doing requesting reconsider for the disability. And then when picking the disability I think your only choice is to click increase but the form should get the point across for what your doing. I would follow up with a call tomorrow to get the confirmation that it was correct way of doing it. I want to say check the Vets.gov on the claim just so you see the new format of claims when submitting in new evidence as long as you have a cell phone that can get a text or call with your number code.

Edited December 20, 2017 by jfrei

[Bullwinkle]

Thanks jfrei. Appreciate the information. I'm ready to hit the send button but wanted to be sure.  Thanks again.

[Gastone]

How about posting redacted copies of your recent Award Letter and the "New Evidence" supporting a Higher Rating? Who's fault was it that the VA didn't have your "New Evidence" prior to issuing a Rating Decision?

Was the Claim an FDC, how long did it take for the Decision?

[jlrith]

Keep in mind that the appeal timer is still running since a reconsideration is not a process that is encoded in the VA regulations. 

If they don't get through your reconsideration in the year since the decision, file a Notice Of Disagreement.  

[jlrith]

Additional good information on reconsiderations:

https://ptsdlawyers.com/veterans-disability-appeals/reconsideration/

 

[Bullwinkle]

Original claim was an FDC, it took about two months for the decision after I filed (September 2017). They service connected all four of my contentions but two at only 0%. I asked for a reconsideration of those two. The new evidence is a medical evaluation and treatment after the decision. They scheduled a new C&P exam for 12 Jan 17. So we'll see........thanks again for the information.