Veterans lawyers, and what Ive learned
You will need to submit all the required paperwork within 60 days of when your claim was denied. If you do not submit the paperwork in that timeframe, you will likely have to start the application process all over again. Most claims are denied during the initial review process. In fact, most of the disability claims that are awarded are done so after the hearing process. But your case must be denied an appeal to be reconsidered before you can ask for a hearing.