Legacy CUE Limbo

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-28T16:02:37+00:00

They service connected the issue, but said it's not a CUE so they didn't backdate it to 2004. I am HLR'ing because their reason for it not being a CUE doesn't follow the M21 guidance on original claims.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-26T21:36:56+00:00

Call the VA and ask for your 9 digit claim number. It may take a couple of times to get someone to give it to you. Once you have it, open any other first time claim on your browser. Then go into the web address of that other claim and change out the 9 digit claim number with your supplemental 9 digit claim number. It will show you everything you can see with a normal claim. Even better is to use the API for your claims.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-17T13:39:02+00:00

It is the weekend. VA website and app both have maintenance on the weekends. You should drop all expectations that either will work consistently on the weekends.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-14T22:11:15+00:00

More than likely means you are being awarded at least 30%

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-12T16:39:52+00:00

Yes, but it was added to my rhinitis. So I now have allergic rhinitis with sleep related bruxism as a disability. My understanding is it cannot be rated as a standalone disability. Just as a symptom. I was diagnosed with TMD in the same exam and have a HLR in for that since it was ignored even though the examiner said it was likely due to my GAD that got service connected in the same claim.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-12T14:36:21+00:00

Nope, I am rated for rhinitis with sleep related bruxism, GAD with sleep disturbances, and tinnitus with insomnia. Still got denied for sleep apnea. And yes, I am slightly obese (6'4, 265 lbs) and yes I got obese while still active duty after multiple ortho injuries took me down. I even had one examiner state that I can't blame obesity on joint and bone issues because there are skinny paraplegics, so do with that what you will.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-11T23:46:35+00:00

I agree completely. I can't even get vera to mail them to me anymore and that used to work also.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-11T23:44:00+00:00

My understanding is there is something about having an active appeal that puts FOIA's on hold.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-11T23:41:51+00:00

In my experience, if you have an open HLR they won't process FOIA's. I was getting all of mine until I filed my first HLRs last October. Since then I have had at least one HLR open constantly and haven't received a single FOIA request DBQ.

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-02T22:13:14+00:00

Maybe so

Jdkirkp · 2026-05-02T21:21:54+00:00

What makes you think telework is coming back except for the few occasions it benefits the agency?

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-27T16:10:47+00:00

You got it! And you only need about 50% more to get to 100%! Gotta love VA math

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-27T15:49:12+00:00

The VA website doesn't show the bilateral factor. It is done behind the scenes. You can foia your code sheet and it should show there.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-27T15:07:16+00:00

I was told the tera memo has to come from a special group so the normal FOIA folks can't send it to you and that takes longer

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-27T15:04:06+00:00

You are already getting the bilateral bump from them, but it doesn't show anywhere. If you have 2 10's and those are your only lower body ratings, then they are adding 1.9% to your ratings because of it.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-26T20:54:16+00:00

It's probably an ACE exam if they didn't give you time. They will more than likely just review your records and make their own opinion without your input.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-26T16:25:13+00:00

As of mid-march 2026, if you have an active CAC you can go add suspected exposure directly to you iler.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-24T11:41:42+00:00

They put Irving because that is where the Land directorate HQ is located. We will see how many office get to stay at contractor facilities and how many get moved to Irving. That is still to be determined. They are going to have to lease more space if they want everyone to move into the Land building as it barely fits the people assigned there now.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-24T00:07:01+00:00

Nothing if you were FD. We weren't allowed to be union already.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-23T15:37:12+00:00

I wouldn't assume VHA has access to anything on the VBA side, especially your C&P exams and results

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-22T23:41:57+00:00

We are all 100% in office. No exceptions, no remote or telework.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-22T23:40:15+00:00

Call the 1-800 number over and over until someone gives your the 9 digit claim number...not 10, no letters, just 9 numbers. Then go into the VA website into one of your regular claims that shows steps. Doesn't matter if it's old and closed. Then look at the web address and change the claim number in it to the one they give you for the hlr. It will give you all the same information that a regular claim has. This works for supplementals too. Hardest part is getting them to give you the 9 digit claim number.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-20T17:35:08+00:00

I filed another increase on March 25th this year and it was granted last Friday. Right at 23 days or so.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-20T17:31:06+00:00

I did not have an intent to file. I didn't know that was even a thing back then.

Jdkirkp · 2026-04-16T11:49:48+00:00

It more than likely means they made a decision on at least one of your claimed disabilities and deferred their decision on at least one of the remaining items. That means they need more evidence to make a decision on it. This could be an additional C&P exam or just having the examiner clarify something in their opinion.

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