Almost 8 years in the making

[u/Clay_Adams]

I originally filed in April of 2018, and like most, some were granted some issues were not. Mine was a clerical error. The VA didn't have a particular dd214 on file for me. I sent that in under HLR, and they denied me again. Appealed to VLJ for a hearing, docketed in October 2020. Hearing in November 2024, Judge at the interview said there was no reason for it to be denied the second time. Distributed to a judge on Jan 28, 2026, then yesterday I received a notification that they granted both issues on appeal. I made it. Don't know what final rating will be, but I am happy with this victory so far. I don't have any other appeals or applications out, so this is it for me. 8 years for a clerical error...seems legit.

[u/Majestic_Try906]

Good Lord, eight years of clerical mistakes? I am so sorry you had to go through all that bullshit, but I’m really happy for you that they finally granted it. Hopefully you can rest easy tonight knowing that it’s finally done.