Totally new to this. I submitted a HLR for failure to assist or duty to assist because the issues are CLEARLY in my medical records and I already have a disability that connects to these things. I feel like they didn’t even try because all of the evidence is there. This is the tracking progress of my HLR. What happens next and what should I pay attention to in the tracker? Thanks!
I received my decision from my bva hearing. Just wondering if anyone had had to have another exam down for mental health once it was granted service connection as it’s been almost 7 years since I originally filed. Also wondering how long it took to get your rating once decision was made. Mine was made on the 12th and I have yet to receive a letter telling me decision or anything phone calls from VA about rating info. (I called bva and got it emailed to me but no rating is done yet) Any info would be appreciated! Thank you!
How much longer? Was just assigned a judge yesterday.
I had an ACE on Thursday, August 6 with Leidos QTC where a doc asked questions about my weight gain and when it happened, because my supplemental claim asked for Sleep Apnea to be secondary to MDD w/ anxious distress and disordered eating using obesity as an intermediate condition.
Timeline:
Entry to service: weight 185
BMT graduation: weight 185
AIT graduation: weight 237
Mental health conditions develop
Exit from service: weight 260
Weight gain to 330
Diabetes diagnosis
Wife reported snoring
Sleep Apnea diagnosis
Weight gain to 385
Prescription for GLP-1
Current weight 325
I laid out this timeline to the doc. They asked if I was ever counseled for weight. I said no. VA hasn't received the doc's report. Is there a general timeline on ACE reports?
COD closed but there is no decision letter to view. I have attempted to view the decision via desktop and with my mobile device. Has anyone else experienced this before? TIA
Update: 8/19/2026
I called the 800 number and after answering a few questions, the decision letter was emailed to me. (Thanks everyone for suggesting that I make the call)
We made a decision regarding your discharge from military service. This letter tells you what we decided. It includes a copy of our administrative decision that gives the evidence used, compelling circumstances considered, and reasons for our decision. We have also included information on what you can do if you don't agree with our decision, and who to contact if you have questions or need assistance.
What We Decided
Based on the evidence of record we conclude that the circumstances of your discharge from active military service for the period of March 28, 1989, to September 14, 1990, do not fall under a legal provision defining bars to benefits (38 CFR 3.12). This means your service was found eligible for Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) purposes. You and your dependents are eligible for VA benefits such as service-connected disability compensation and VA medical treatment.
hardship flag on the account, got denial letter today and will be filing an HLR in a few hours. what can I expect?
This is my final appeal for migraines, based on the information, migraine log, and nexus letter i should qualify for 50% had a records review done last week now it's been sitting in preparation for decision for 4 days. I know that's not long but still anxious about it.
What can I do about this? It is for a claim that the VA is opening again and I just want to see what is going on. Why so long for a DBQ FOIA?
Does anyone have an idea on where the board is on assigning appeals to judges? Mine has been waiting for a judge since Nov 2025. I’m just curious on where they’re at in the docket.
BVA Hearing Appeal
Filed BVA Hearing Appeal Aug 24, 2021
Virtual Hearing December 14, 2024
Assigning to VLJ May 1, 2026
VA claims tracker Decision in progress, VA hotline says proposed decision awaiting final signature since July 8, 2026.
How much longer should I expect to wait for a decision? VERA says no movement since July 8, 2026. I see a ton of people getting their decisions in 60 days or less. Here I am almost 4 solid months.
Supplemental claim closed and there was no decision letter attached. No decision on if left knee pain was granted or denied and it doesn’t show up in my individuality disability ratings. Called the VA and they said they closed it due to return to active duty but I completed the C&P exam prior to going on deployment. Any idea if they will reopen the claim or keep it closed until I get off deployment ?
Anyone got a decision on the weekend? I know raters need a weekend and a break, so assuming won’t be until next week. Of course I’ll still check every few hours….🫣😅
Filed a supp, just had my c&p today. What’s the current timeframe of completion. Examiner (LSGS) said he’d have his portion submitted today.
Initial filed this Supplemental at the end of July
I've been at 30% since about 2008. I've been totally unemployed since 2020. In October 2020 I filed an initial claim for PTSD, I was awarded 50% PTSD in April 2024. Yes it took almost 4 years with no appeals. In January 2025 I filed a two part appeal using a supplementary claim requesting: #1 An appeal of my 50% PTSD, #2 requesting TDIU and submitting the form used to request TDIU with my supplementary claim. In May 2025 my appeal was awarded and I was granted 70% PTSD, and in June 2025 I was granted TDIU. Problem? The VA only backed dated my 70% PTSD and TDIU to my January 2025 filing date.
So my lawyer filed an HLR requesting backpay to October 2020, on April 28th, 2026. Up until 2 weeks ago both trackers had location NWQ. Today I login to VA.gov both trackers state the location as AOJ, but when I call the 800 number they state my HLR is still in the NWQ. I'm thinking if the location was NWQ for almost 4 months then goes to AOJ, the reviewer found a DTA and sent it back to the original reviewer?
I received my decision letter for my MH claim today. It went well. I want to thank everyone again for all the advice. Now I’m going to keep working on some other issues I have. 🤞🏻
How much longer do you guys think? No movement at 129 days. No informal conference requested
I had requested a new C&P for my appeal for sleep apnea secondary to ptsd but it's in decision phase without a C&P exam completed.
Filed a FOIA for STR’s and personnel records June of last year.
Was very new to the entire system and had no idea it might take remotely this long.
But luckily through other veterans as well as right here on Reddit, I was quickly educated that this route was going to be a long wait.
I reached out to a VSO and literally had both sets of records in less than 24 hours.
Filed my claim August 2025 and it was favorably decided December 2025.
Still nice too finally get this closed out and confirm that everything my VSO got me in 24 hours, was identical to what I received through the FOIA request 14 months later