Posted on May 18, 2021

Should I attend a senior level review of my VA disability rating appeal?

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I have been told by a couple of military retired friends that I should not attend the Senior Level review of a disability rating appeal. They have the feeling I might open my mouth and shoot myself in the foot by challenging the colleagues decision of the appeal. Anyone have an oponion on this?

Posted 3 y ago

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SrA John Monette

Posted 3 y ago

i appealed a decision that went to higher level review. didn't have the option of attending. the higher level review was conducted out of Florida and I'm in Connecticut. the call lasted 7 minutes. they upheld the decision. I would have preferred to be able to attend in person. I think if you do, it will give you more opportunity to prove what was erroneous about the decision

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CPT David Walters

3 y

Thanks for your opinion. My best friend (a retired Colonel) advised against attending, as did my son, (a retired Master Sergeant) and my daughter married to a retired LTC.

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SrA John Monette

3 y

CPT David Walters - i'd go with their advice then, Captain

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SSG Edward Tilton

3 y

Gee, I wish I had the answer to this. I have had it go both ways

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SPC Anthony Sturgis

>1 y

Of course I would have attended, with a lawyer right next to me.

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Should I attend a senior level review of my VA disability rating appeal?

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