HLR Error Decision

[Foxhound6]

I will upload this to the HLR timeline post I have but also wanted to get some input. Looks like my supplemental claim about the lack of secondary opinion helped get me new CP exam as this is what the error was in my claim, apparently. It seems like they may back date the EED also to my ETS, at least that's how it seems to read? Any input is appreciated.

HLR Decision - Error Correction_Redacted.pdf

[broncovet]

I agree this award letter is confusing, at best.  First, you should contact your representative, Mr. Harry Binder, and discuss it with him.  

Whenever SC is granted by the Regional Office, they should state:

1.  Disability percentage.

2.  Effective date.

     It sounds like their may be pages missing from your letter, which show, more clearly your disablity percentage(s), effective dates, and even amounts of money.  

     Its possible your representative, Mr. Binder, has those pages which could have been omitted from your award letter.  Your rep also may have VBMS access, which may also tell more, or even have complete copies of the letter. 

     You may get more information from ebenefits. 

      Has a deposit been made to your account yet?   

      

[Foxhound6]

30 minutes ago, broncovet said:

I agree this award letter is confusing, at best.  First, you should contact your representative, Mr. Harry Binder, and discuss it with him.  

Whenever SC is granted by the Regional Office, they should state:

1.  Disability percentage.

2.  Effective date.

     It sounds like their may be pages missing from your letter, which show, more clearly your disablity percentage(s), effective dates, and even amounts of money.  

     Its possible your representative, Mr. Binder, has those pages which could have been omitted from your award letter.  Your rep also may have VBMS access, which may also tell more, or even have complete copies of the letter. 

     You may get more information from ebenefits. 

      Has a deposit been made to your account yet?   

      

Bronco, this was just a decision they made on the HLR but it had an error and the HLR sent it back to VARO for another exam. That much I do know. But I am a little confused as you are with how they worded things.

[broncovet]

My best guess is you will be getting another letter, this time a "real" one, probably after a c and p exam which documents symptoms.  If you do not get another (clarifying award letter), be sure and file a nod to this decision within a year.  

This deserves to be in the dictionary under:

"Worst (and most confusing)  VARO letter EVER".  

I dont know what that rating specialist was smoking when he wrote it, but if you find out, dont smoke any of that stuff.   

Edited December 13, 2020 by broncovet

[Foxhound6]

Just now, broncovet said:

My best guess is you will be getting another letter, this time a "real" one, probably after a c and p exam which documents symptoms.  If you do not get another (clarifying award letter), be sure and file a nod to this decision within a year.  

This deserves to be in the dictionary under:

"Worst (and most confusing)  VARO letter EVER".  

I dont know what that rating specialist was smoking when he wrote it, but stay away from that stuff.  

Lmao! Yes it is odd. The High level reviewer would have been the rater on this decision. However, with the DTA error, they sent it back to VARO for another exam. They want an opinion on secondary condition due to my SC knee. Hopefully it will get more clarifying after this new exam. I'll also contact my rep Monday and see what they say.

[broncovet]

The funniest part:  

HLR means "higher level review".  This is supposed to be  written by a Senior level experienced rating specialist.  I could see it if it was his first decision.  

[Foxhound6]

It can be as confusing as it would like but as long as it means what I think it does?

 

I am also very curious as to why one on my contentions is missing also. Had a MH claim under that same HLR but saw nothing about it

Edited December 13, 2020 by Foxhound6