IF THE VA DID NOT ORDER A COMP & PEN MEDICAL OPINION:

OPTION A → FILE SUPPLEMENTAL CLAIM (0995):

OPTION B → FILE HLR APPEAL (0996):

IF THE VA ORDERED A COMP & PEN MEDICAL OPINION AND IT WAS NEGATIVE:

OPTION 1: HLR Lane > Argue the Comp & Pen Medical Opinion was Inadequate and ask for another Medical Opinion

OPTION 2: Supp Claim Lane > Get a new piece of evidence for the VA to consider and ask for another medical opinion

OPTION 3: Board Direct Lane

OPTION 4: Board Evidence Lane

OPTION 5: NO APPEAL