Posted on Apr 6, 2018
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I was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge on how this Request for Reconsideration works. Here is what the VA says about it: A request for reconsideration is a request from a claimant for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reconsider one of its decisions that has not yet become final (the one-year appeal period, which begins on the date the claimant was notified of the decision at issue, has not yet expired). A request for reconsideration differs from a claim to reopen in that the decision at issue in a claim to reopen has become final.
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Posted 6 y ago
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I did not know that was a thing. I have one that I need to claim. I was given 50% then I ended up not getting out so when I did get out 18 months later they said I had to start all over again. So I took all the stuff they approved the year before and on thing went from 50% to 10%. I thought I would have to appeal but you are saying it’s a reconsideration? I’ll have to look into that. Is that right?
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SPC Diana D.
COL (Join to see) If you google a Request for Reconsideration from the VA, you will get several options. I had not heard of it either until was sent the paperwork from a VA worker.
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I wasn’t sure it was worth the effort because I am already at 100% but was concerned that sometime in the future they would downgrade something else that would take be down to below 100%.
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If you don't submit new and relevant evidence with the Request for Reconsideration it probably won't do anything for you. The advantage you have with filing a reconsideration is the length of time it takes for adjudication.
You still have the option to appeal so long as it is within one year of the latest notification letter.
Once the new RAMP process is fully adopted, reconsiderations will not be an option and you will need to select one of 3 different tracks if you want to refute their decision.
You still have the option to appeal so long as it is within one year of the latest notification letter.
Once the new RAMP process is fully adopted, reconsiderations will not be an option and you will need to select one of 3 different tracks if you want to refute their decision.
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SPC Diana D.
SFC Andrew Miller I was given the information that there might have been a error in processing my appeal the first time and since my PCP had filled out a DBQ on my behalf (and that could be my new and relevant evidence?) that I should fill out the request. I have already filed a Notice of Disagreement so I really don't think I have anything to lose at this point. But I am not sure so I thought where better to ask than Rallypoint!
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SPC Diana D. I understand your question and I am able to offer clarification. But, I won't because i think you should get the answer that specifically speaks to your file information. Call the DAV National Office at [login to see] and tell them you would like the number to YOUR local DAV Regional Office so you may talk with a National Service Officer (NSO), they are accredited individuals who actually adjudicate claims with the VA. I would get the phone number and address of your local regional office and go there in person for a face-to-face with an NSO. Take any documents you may have. Visit http://www.dav.org to learn more about the organization. Best to you.
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SPC Diana D.
PO3 Phyllis Maynard I am going to discuss this with DAV because they are my national service organization. I was sent a copy of a Request for Reconsideration from a VA office and had never seen one before. I can not go see my local rep until Tuesday of next week and wanted to ask everyone's opinion here on Rallypoint. If you would like you could send me a private message with just your observations on the subject. I promise I wont hold you to anything. LOL
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