GoNavy1775 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hucast21 said: Then most likely a HLR is not going to do anything and the VA will continue denying service-connection. I hope I am wrong and I would be happy if I am. The rater for my claim denied service-connection for my disabilities and sided with the unfavorable C&P exam from an NP over an IMO from a board-certified specialist. I didn’t know if I should have laughed or cried when I read the SOC. Bear in mind this is an increase request with a request for secondary issues due to the already rated problem. So they know the original issue is at least valid. My battle buddies/shipmates all used the same format to submit, they are all now sitting at 100%, and I'm fighting with them for not doing their job. Lol. I guess this part of the country isn't a good place to be a veteran. People have died at this VA after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoNavy1775 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hucast21 said: Your file will be read by a rater where your original claim was filed at your RO. the original from when I got out in 2002? Or the original that I put in a few months ago and they denied, and now I'm asking for a HLR? I'm assuming here in Arizona? Thats were I'm located and registered at this VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucast21 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, GoNavy1775 said: the original from when I got out in 2002? Or the original that I put in a few months ago and they denied, and now I'm asking for a HLR? I'm assuming here in Arizona? Thats were I'm located and registered at this VA. The original you put in a few months ago, so the RO in Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucast21 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, GoNavy1775 said: Bear in mind this is an increase request with a request for secondary issues due to the already rated problem. So they know the original issue is at least valid. My battle buddies/shipmates all used the same format to submit, they are all now sitting at 100%, and I'm fighting with them for not doing their job. Lol. I guess this part of the country isn't a good place to be a veteran. People have died at this VA after all. Sometimes it takes an IMO even with an increase and especially for secondary issues. I know how you feel though about a part of the country not friendly to veterans. I know other corpsman who I met during my military service that are also 100% but their home state is California or Hawai’i. This is why I moved to California from Florida because if I were to file another claim in the future, it will not go to St. Petersburg, Florida. Florida has great benefits if you are 100% P&T but good luck trying to get there if you’re filing in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoNavy1775 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hucast21 said: The original you put in a few months ago, so the RO in Arizona. Roger. We did ask for a senior level reviewer. I'm guessing that just pisses them off. I guess I have about 50 more days to see what happens. Then I'll find a lawyer to move forward. Hucast21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucast21 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 28 minutes ago, GoNavy1775 said: Roger. We did ask for a senior level reviewer. I'm guessing that just pisses them off. I guess I have about 50 more days to see what happens. Then I'll find a lawyer to move forward. I wish you godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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