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We closed the notice for request 1. VA message states Closed the for Request 1 or 2 or some #. What does it mean? It is a status message that doesn't tell you where your claim is in the process.
Logged into eBenefits today, and my (migraine/headache) claim went from PFD back to GOE. The estimated completion dates have been moved back to another 4 to 6 months again! The message states, “We closed the notice for Request 1,” which was a C&P exam. It states the developmental letter sent.
The previous post says this means and C&P exam has been scheduled, while another vet posted this means a C&P is not needed bc I have enough evidence. Any feedback?
QuoteWe closed request # (x) only means that the VA reviewer saw that some action has to be done, and put in a "request" to get it going. For example, request a C&P exam be initiated. Once the "request", not the actual physical, is inputed to say request VES do a C&P, that "request" is closed. It really doesn't mean anything to you, and, Shrek is right on. You don't need to watch ebenefits move stuff around; it can drive you up a wall. Posted January 13, 2021 - GBArmy Tweet
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Supplemental Claim status
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| A reviewer is examining your new evidence | We received your Supplemental Claim and assigned it to a reviewer. They will determine if we need any more information from you. |
| We made a decision | We sent you our decision on your Supplemental Claim. |
| Your Supplemental Claim was closed | We closed your Supplemental Claim. This may be because you didn’t take an action VA requested. |
Higher-Level Review status
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| A senior reviewer is taking a new look at your case | We received your request for a Higher-Level Review and assigned it to a senior reviewer. They will determine if we need any more information from you. |
| We are correcting an error | The senior reviewer found an error that must be corrected before they decide your case. We’ll contact you if we need more information. |
| We made a decision | We sent you our decision on your Higher-Level Review. |
| Your Higher-Level Review was closed | We closed your Higher-Level Review. This may be because you didn’t take an action VA requested. |
Board Appeal status
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| You’re waiting for your hearing to be scheduled | We received your request for a hearing but haven’t scheduled it yet. |
| Your hearing has been scheduled |
We’ve scheduled your hearing. You’ll receive the hearing information by mail. You can also find information about your hearing in the claim status tool. Check your VA claim status |
| Your appeal is waiting to be sent to a judge | Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. We haven’t assigned it to a Veterans Law Judge yet. |
| Your appeal is with your Veterans Service Organization | Your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is reviewing your appeal to prepare additional arguments to support your case. |
| A judge is reviewing your appeal | A Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals is reviewing your appeal. |
| The judge is seeking more information before making a decision | The judge is getting more evidence or an outside opinion from a legal, medical, or other professional. This additional information will help them make a decision about your appeal. |
| The Board is waiting until a higher court makes a decision | A higher court is reviewing a group of appeals. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is waiting for their decision because it may affect your appeal. |
| The Board made a decision on your appeal | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal. |
| Your appeal was merged | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals merged your appeal with one of your older appeals that was closer to receiving a Board decision. The Board merges appeals so that you can receive a single decision on as many appeals as possible. |
| Your appeals file is open for new evidence | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is holding your case open for new evidence for 90 days. |
| We corrected an error |
A judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals either:
We sent you a corrected decision. |
| The Board made a decision on your appeal | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal. |
| We granted your appeal | We decided to overturn the original decision. |
| You withdrew your appeal | You told us not to continue your appeal. |
| Your Motion for Reconsideration was denied | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals decided not to reopen your appeal. |
| The appeal was closed | VA records show that the Veteran filing the appeal is deceased, so we closed this appeal. |
| Your appeal was closed | We dismissed or closed your appeal. Please contact your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or representative for more information. |
Legacy appeal status
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| A Decision Review Officer is reviewing your appeal | We received your Notice of Disagreement and assigned your appeal to a Decision Review Officer. They will determine if we need any more information from you. |
| Please review your Statement of the Case |
We sent you a Statement of the Case (SOC) that explains why we can’t grant your appeal. To continue your appeal, you have 60 days to take one of these actions:
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| The Decision Review Officer is finishing their review of your appeal | We received your VA Form 9. The Decision Review Officer is reviewing all the evidence in your appeal. |
| Please review your Supplemental Statement of the Case |
We sent you a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) because:
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| You’re waiting for your hearing to be scheduled | We received your request for a hearing but haven’t scheduled it yet. |
| Your hearing has been scheduled |
We’ve scheduled your hearing. You’ll receive the hearing information by mail. You can also find information about your hearing in the claim status tool. Check your VA claim status |
| Your appeal is waiting to be sent to a judge | Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. We haven’t assigned it to a Veterans Law Judge yet. |
| Your appeal is with your Veterans Service Organization | Your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is reviewing your appeal to prepare additional arguments to support your case. |
| A judge is reviewing your appeal | A Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals is reviewing your appeal. |
| The judge is seeking more information before making a decision | The judge is getting more evidence or an outside opinion from a legal, medical, or other professional. This additional information will help them make a decision about your appeal. |
| The Board is waiting until a higher court makes a decision | A higher court is reviewing a group of appeals. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is waiting for their decision because it may affect your appeal. |
| The Board made a decision on your appeal | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal. |
| Your appeal was merged | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals merged your appeal with one of your older appeals that was closer to receiving a Board decision. The Board merges appeals so that you can receive a single decision on as many appeals as possible. |
| You requested a decision review under the Appeals Modernization Act | You asked to continue your appeal through the decision review process. |
| Your appeals file is open for new evidence | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is holding your case open for new evidence for 90 days. |
| We corrected an error |
A judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals either:
We sent you a corrected decision. |
| The Board made a decision on your appeal | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal. |
| We granted your appeal | We decided to overturn the original decision. |
| You withdrew your appeal | You told us not to continue your appeal. |
| Your Motion for Reconsideration was denied | The Board of Veterans’ Appeals decided not to reopen your appeal. |
| The appeal was closed | VA records show that the Veteran filing the appeal is deceased, so we closed this appeal. |
| Your appeal was closed | We dismissed or closed your appeal. Please contact your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or representative for more information |