What happens when a VA claim is remanded?
A “remand” means that your case needs to go back for something specific to be done to better explain/support your claim. That can be useful for you. The item(s) listed are the actions that the regional office will need to do on the claim. Unfortunately, the VA has no choice but to comply with Board remand instructions.
How long is Va remand?
In reality, once a case is remanded by the Board it can take anywhere from 3 to 12 months before the Regional Office issues a new decision. If the RO denies your claim, it is returned to the Board. Once an appeal has reached the Board it usually takes several months to review it.
Is remand a good thing?
While it is always desirable to have a claim be granted, a remand is not a bad thing. It means that the regional office made some sort of error in the rendering of their decision, or new evidence has come to light that warrants a reexamination of the claim.
What percentage of VA remands are approved?
Fiscal Year 2018: Board of Veterans’ Appeals Approval Rate The Board of Veterans’ Appeals Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 indicated that the VA disability appeals success rate for veterans was 35.75 percent. Specifically, out of 85,288 decisions issued, 30,492 were allowed, or granted.
Do Va tinnitus claims get denied?
Many veterans do not notice that they suffer from hearing loss or tinnitus until years after their discharge, and VA will routinely deny claims for these conditions due to the delay in filing for benefits. An appeal is typically needed to win these claims.
How long does it take a VA judge to make a decision?
The Veterans Benefits Administration usually takes 12-18 months to review new appeals and decide whether to grant some or all of the appeal. When you request a review from a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, it could take 5-7 years for you to get a decision.
Why do VA claims get denied?
If a Veteran does not submit enough proof about their disability in their VA claim , the VA will likely deny their claim. The VA has strict guidelines about what types of medical conditions qualify as disabilities and what level of compensation each veteran can receive based on the impact of the condition.
Why is VA claim taking so long?
There are several factors that go into the long wait for claims to be approved. First and foremost, the number of new claims being filed is contributing to the backlog. This adds to the number of previous claims already pending through the VA. Take the state of North Carolina for instance.
Is pending decision approval a good sign?
good or bad? it means a decision has been made, they are just waiting on someone else to approve it. That is good news. Remember, there is always a chance, at any stage, that it can go backwards… But this is definately positive news.
Is a C&P exam a good sign?
C&P exams are often considered to be the most important piece of evidence in a veteran’s claim file. If an exam is incomplete or not conducted, VA is not fulfilling its duty to assist the veteran in developing his or her case.