Supplemental claim moving fast, maybe too fast
On June 23rd I filed my 3rd supplemental claim for a claim that was originally filed in October 2022. This is for my right knee. I have had 4 C&P exams for this so far. Every denial has been for a different reason. Original claim denied because they did not request all my records. I enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1997 got out in 2011. Did two tours in Iraq, 2003-2004 & 2009. They only looked at records for the time period covered by 2nd deployment (last of 3 DD-214's). I had an injury in basic training so filed an HLR and was granted a DTA error opening the first supplemental claim, which got denied for lack of continued care, filed another supplemental with more records and personal statements. That second supplemental got denied because they claimed it was a pre-existing condition. I then broke down and paid for a Nexus letter, and filed another supplemental claim. This was in May of this year and it got denied in 3 weeks because the C&P examiner opined that is was "Natural Progression". The company that supplied the Nexus letter had another provider write a rebuttal letter. I filed this most recent supplemental claim on June 23 and was expecting a call about another C&P exam. I called the 1000 number this afternoon and was told my new supplemental was moving really fast, her words, and was already at stage 5 - preparing a decision. I'm hoping my luck has changed but I am dreading another denial and don't know if I have it in me to do a board appeal. Anyone have similar situation and get their claim approved? I have always filed my supplementals within the 1 year time line so if granted my back pay would be for over 3-1/2 years