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VA Notice of Disagreement

A Notice of Disagreement (NOD) is the first document related to an appeal of a Rating Decision issued by the VA. According to law, it is “a written communication from a claimant or his or her representative expressing dissatisfaction or disagreement with an adjudicative determination by the agency of original jurisdiction (VA Regional Office) and a desire to contest the result.” 38 C.F.R. § 20.201 (2012).

Veteran Disability Appeal: Notice of Disagreement

If you received a Rating Decision from the VA and your claim was denied relating to PTSD, coronary artery disease (CAD) from Agent Orange exposure or traumatic brain injury (TBI) or VA granted service connection but you think you are entitled to a higher rating, filing an NOD is the next step in the process of getting the compensation you want.

How Long Does a VA Notice of Disagreement Take

VA regulations require that you file an NOD within one year of the date the VA Regional Office mailed its original decision on your claim. NODs are typically found on a VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), or in a letter to the VA Regional Office. So you get one year to respond to the VA on your claim for PTSD, TBI or whatever claim it is that has left you unsatisfied.

After you send in your NOD, you may also request that your file be reviewed by a Decision Review Officer (DRO) from the local VA office. DROs offer a second review of your file and can provide you with a personal hearing at your request. If you are waiting to file your claims, understand that the claims process takes long enough on its own. In fact, in 2011 it took on average 257 days from the time the VA received an NOD to the time that it actually issued a response.

Call VA Disability Appeal Lawyers Today to Help File a Notice of Disagreement

If you have been contemplating whether or not to appeal to your VA claims, call us at the Berry Law (888) 883-2483. We are experts in filing appeals in these areas, along with many other areas, and we look forward to assisting you in getting the compensation you deserve for your veterans disability benefits claims.

Berry Law

The attorneys at Berry Law are dedicated to helping injured Veterans. With extensive experience working with VA disability claims, Berry Law can help you with your disability appeals.

This material is for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship between the Firm and the reader, and does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and the contents of this blog are not a substitute for legal counsel.

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