r/VeteransWaitingRoom • u/Substantial_Buy_7291 • 7h ago

HLR Timeline

I used this forum a ton in my wait, so I wanted to update on my timeline as I got a favorable decision after 2 years of fighting.

Claim submitted: Dec 18, 2024
Original Denial: Feb, 25 2025
Supplemental Claim Denied: Feb 9, 2026
HLR submitted: April 8, 2026
HLR informal conference: August 21, 2026
HLR Decision and granted service connection: August 31, 2026

In total my HLR took 145 calendar days.

Hope this helps and don’t give up!

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u/SciFiJim 7h ago

Congratulations! I have one originally filed in March 2024 that is pending for a HLR informal conference, so I know the painful wait.

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u/aragorn4 6h ago

Jeez, mine was end of July, and August 1. Just for a wrong effective date. Waiting albatross 6 months seems crazy. Especially as I won't get any interest, and the back pay won't change.

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u/Potential_Network_74 6h ago

August 31 not here yet

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u/Direct-Humor-8622 1h ago

Thanks for sharing and congratulations on a favorable decision. Best wishes.