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Duty to Assist ErrorsIf VA does not make a reasonable effort in its duty to assist, this is called a duty to assist error. When a duty to assist error is detected during the Higher-Level Review, veterans may receive a notice saying the claim is being deferred for additional development.
A Statement in Support of Claim, also known as a Lay Evidence or a Witness Statement, is a VA form that veterans, their families, friends, former service members, etc. can use to provide information to substantiate a claim for VA benefits.
Duty to Assist ErrorsIf VA does not make a reasonable effort in its duty to assist, this is called a duty to assist error. When a duty to assist error is detected during the Higher-Level Review, veterans may receive a notice saying the claim is being deferred for additional development.
What's Duty to Assist? VA's Duty to Assist requires VA to assist you in getting evidence, such as medical records, that's needed to support your case. VA's Duty to Assist applies during your initial claim and if you file a Supplemental Claim.
To file the NOD, submit the VA-Form 21-0958, Notice of Disagreement that was included with your claim decision. This is your chance to tell VA how you feel the decision is wrong. If you don't feel confident enough to do this on your own, your VSO can help you.
To deal with this VA supplemental claim compensation issue, the VA grants a lump sum benefit to the claimant if/when their case is approved. If a veteran preserves the effective date from their original claim, they will receive benefits from that time.
A Higher Level Review is a de novo review by a more experienced rater. 'De Novo' is Latin, meaning 'from the new'. It means that the rater cannot give deference to the previous decision rendered on the case except for findings which are favorable to the claimant.
Your Higher-Level Review was closed This may be because you didn't take an action VA requested.
High level health claims are about a nutrient or substance in a food and its relationship to a serious disease or to a biomarker of a serious disease. For example: 'Diets high in calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in people 65 years and over'.
The VA hopes to complete Higher Level Reviews in 125 days. This goal is aspirational, and not mandated by any law or regulation. If you lose the Higher Level Review, you have the option of submitting a Supplemental Claim if you have new and relevant evidence. Alternatively, you can appeal directly to the BVA.