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Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

If you need help with completing the application or if you'd like to check the status of your application, call us at 855-488-8440, option 3.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

One important piece of information for Veterans is they may not get a decision immediately after the hearing; it may take up to six months or more to get a decision even after they have appeared at a hearing.

If you need help with completing the application or if you'd like to check the status of your application, call us at 855-488-8440, option 3.

The Status of the VA Backlog ing to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 623,060 pending claims as of 8/27/2022 and 154,014 rating-related claims backlogged as of 8/27/2022. As of the end of 2021, there were 155,769 backlogged claims in the legacy appeals system.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

One important piece of information for Veterans is they may not get a decision immediately after the hearing; it may take up to six months or more to get a decision even after they have appeared at a hearing.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

During an HLR, your claim will be reviewed by a senior VA claims adjudicator who has the authority to make a new decision on your case. This senior adjudicator will take a fresh look at your evidence and consider any new evidence you've submitted.

The Status of the VA Backlog ing to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 623,060 pending claims as of 8/27/2022 and 154,014 rating-related claims backlogged as of 8/27/2022. As of the end of 2021, there were 155,769 backlogged claims in the legacy appeals system.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

A Higher-Level Review is a review by an experienced decision maker within the Caregiver Support Program who was not involved in the prior decision. The decision maker will review the prior decision using the evidence of record as of the date VA made the prior decision. No additional information will be considered.

During an HLR, your claim will be reviewed by a senior VA claims adjudicator who has the authority to make a new decision on your case. This senior adjudicator will take a fresh look at your evidence and consider any new evidence you've submitted.

Who can help me file my review or appeal? If you have questions about forms to request review of or appeal a PCAFC decision, you can call VA's Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274. CSL expanded hours are: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

A Higher-Level Review is a review by an experienced decision maker within the Caregiver Support Program who was not involved in the prior decision. The decision maker will review the prior decision using the evidence of record as of the date VA made the prior decision. No additional information will be considered.

Who can help me file my review or appeal? If you have questions about forms to request review of or appeal a PCAFC decision, you can call VA's Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274. CSL expanded hours are: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

If you need help with completing the application or if you'd like to check the status of your application, call us at 855-488-8440, option 3.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

One important piece of information for Veterans is they may not get a decision immediately after the hearing; it may take up to six months or more to get a decision even after they have appeared at a hearing.

If you need help with completing the application or if you'd like to check the status of your application, call us at 855-488-8440, option 3.

The Status of the VA Backlog ing to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 623,060 pending claims as of 8/27/2022 and 154,014 rating-related claims backlogged as of 8/27/2022. As of the end of 2021, there were 155,769 backlogged claims in the legacy appeals system.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

One important piece of information for Veterans is they may not get a decision immediately after the hearing; it may take up to six months or more to get a decision even after they have appeared at a hearing.

During an HLR, your claim will be reviewed by a senior VA claims adjudicator who has the authority to make a new decision on your case. This senior adjudicator will take a fresh look at your evidence and consider any new evidence you've submitted.

The Status of the VA Backlog ing to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 623,060 pending claims as of 8/27/2022 and 154,014 rating-related claims backlogged as of 8/27/2022. As of the end of 2021, there were 155,769 backlogged claims in the legacy appeals system.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

A Higher-Level Review is a review by an experienced decision maker within the Caregiver Support Program who was not involved in the prior decision. The decision maker will review the prior decision using the evidence of record as of the date VA made the prior decision. No additional information will be considered.

Who can help me file my review or appeal? If you have questions about forms to request review of or appeal a PCAFC decision, you can call VA's Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274. CSL expanded hours are: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET.

After I submit a request for a review or appeal, how long will it take to receive a decision? A13. As of September 2021, PCAFC reviews using the VHA Clinical Review Process (also known as the VHA Clinical Appeals Process) take about six weeks to complete.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.

During an HLR, your claim will be reviewed by a senior VA claims adjudicator who has the authority to make a new decision on your case. This senior adjudicator will take a fresh look at your evidence and consider any new evidence you've submitted.

You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claim decision. You have 1 year from the date on your decision letter to request a Higher-Level Review. Note: You can't request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same claim.

A Higher-Level Review is a review by an experienced decision maker within the Caregiver Support Program who was not involved in the prior decision. The decision maker will review the prior decision using the evidence of record as of the date VA made the prior decision. No additional information will be considered.

Who can help me file my review or appeal? If you have questions about forms to request review of or appeal a PCAFC decision, you can call VA's Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274. CSL expanded hours are: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ET.

Those who enrolled or applied (and were later accepted) to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver support program by Oct. 1, 2020, will continue to receive benefits through Sept. 30, 2025, the agency announced.