Does the law provide for reconsideration of a disability claim?

Yes, the law provides for reconsideration of a disability claim in California. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) allows veterans to file a reconsideration request for a denied or partially denied disability claim. The request for reconsideration must be filed within one year of the date of the Notice of Action (NOA) that was sent to the veteran by CalVet. When a veteran requests a reconsideration, a review panel will look at all of the evidence that was provided when the claim was first filed, as well as any additional evidence that has been submitted since then. The review panel will then make a recommendation to the Chief of the Compensation and Pension Division, who will make the final decision. When a reconsideration request is approved, the veteran may be eligible to receive full or partial disability benefits, depending on the case. The veteran is also able to appeal the decision of the Chief of the Compensation and Pension Division to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in Washington, DC, if they are not satisfied with the decision. Overall, the Veterans Disability Law in California does provide veterans with the ability to have their disability claims reconsidered, and to appeal any denied or partially denied requests. This law is in place to ensure that veterans in California have access to the benefits they are due.

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