If you fulfilled all requirements for your claim,
you will be scheduled for a Compensation & Pension Examination (C&P). The examiner
will use a specific Disability Examination Worksheet to document findings. Your
claim file along with the C&P worksheet will be forwarded to the Rating Team. The
Rating Team will send you notice of the rating decision stating:
- Claim is Approved
from 0% to 100% disability in increments of 10%
- Claim is Denied - Denied claims
must state in detail why it was denied
If your claim is denied or you disagree with
your rating you must submit a Notice of Disagreement (NOD).
Notice of Disagreement
The NOD must reasonably counter why their decision was wrong. We strongly recommend
that you file an NOD if you receive a denial letter or you disagree with the rating
decision. The law requires the VA to provide you with the reason your claim was
rated as such or DENIED. Here is your chance to counter their decision with valid
reasons and any additional documentation to further justify your claim.
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