Higher level review

[cbcbass]

Can you open a Higher level review if you surpassed the time limit for appeal?

[broncovet]

No.  If your VARO decision was 12 months and one second ago, your HLR will be denied.  

However, "if" you submitted "new and relevant evidence" relating to this denial, you can "reopen" the claim via 38 CFR 3.156.  

 

[cbcbass]

What form would I use to reopen the claim?

[broncovet]

Dont feel like the lone ranger if you are confused which form to use.  Alex and attorney Chris Attig had a discussion about it, and Im not completely certain if they ever reached a consensus!!   And these 2 are both working full time in the Veterans claim's industry.  

If you have new evidence, you certainly would not use the HLR form.  You can choose between SCL and going directly to the bva.  But, dont take my word for it, read what form you need, here:

https://asknod.org/2019/02/24/ramp-screw-me-twice-shame-on-me/

[cbcbass]

Thank you.  I am now very informed.  I am completely confident and totally convinced the VA would be happy if every veteran who filed a claim would just die.  But, I will continue to fight until that time.