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How long does it take VA to make a decision? Our goal for completing Higher-Level Reviews is 125 days. A review may take longer if we need to get records or schedule a new exam to correct an error.
In denying the claim, the AOJ stated that per remark code 23015 the claim had a billing issue, which was communicated with the provider, that no authorization number was submitted on the claim, and that an authorization number is a billing requirement for pre-approved care.
To get a claim re-opened you must present evidence that is new and material. If the evidence did not exist before then it is “new”. But the evidence must also be “material”. And unless the new evidence addresses the reason why the Board denied you before, then it is unlikely VA will re-open your claim.
To restart your previous compensation benefits, submit a request in writing to VA stating your release date from active duty. VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, can be used for this purpose.
What is the Hardest VA Claim to Get? Mental Health Conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression) ... Sleep Apnea. Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) ... Chronic Pain Without a Clear Diagnosis.
Tinnitus. Tinnitus is by far the most common condition veterans receive disability benefits for. In 2023, 2,944,093 veterans were receiving VA disability benefits for this condition–the only one accounting for more than 2 million recipients.
Insufficient Nexus Connection: If your nexus letter lacks detailed medical rationale or fails to connect your condition to your military service, the VA may reject the claim. Contradictory Evidence: Conflicting opinions from VA examiners or other medical sources can weaken the validity of your nexus letter.