Did the VA Close Your Appeal Without Telling You?
Berry Law can review the appeal history and help you understand whether the Freund v. Collins case may apply.
WAS YOUR APPEAL Overlooked?
Old VA appeal records can be difficult to reconstruct. The filing may have been submitted decades ago, stored in a paper claims file, or entered incorrectly in VA’s tracking system.
Berry Law’s VA-accredited attorneys examine the appeal timeline, the Statement of the Case, VA Form 9 or other qualifying correspondence, and the reason the VA closed the appeal. That review can help determine whether the Freund v. Collins case may apply.
The Problem
You filed the paperwork. Then the case went quiet. You waited for years and never received a clear answer.
The Explanation
That delay may not just be ordinary backlog; it may reflect a breakdown in how the appeal was processed.
The Next Step
Berry Law can review the decision history and help you understand whether your case deserves a closer look.
A CLOSED APPEAL REQUIRES A RECORDS-BASED REVIEW
As The American Veteran’s Law Firm, Berry Law brings the warrior spirit to every appeal.
Reconstruct the appeal history
We review the relevant decisions, notices, filings, and VA records to establish what happened and when.
Identify the Closure Issue
We look for evidence showing why the VA closed the appeal and whether a timely Substantive Appeal may have been overlooked.
Explain the Next Step
If the available record supports further action, we explain the applicable process and what you may expect next.
Your old VA appeal may have been closed before the VA ever made a decision. In some cases, Veterans filed a VA Form 9 or took the steps they were told to take, but the appeal was still marked late, never processed, or quietly closed in the system.
If your legacy VA appeal went silent, was closed without a clear decision, or was treated as untimely, Freund v. Collins may be relevant to your case. Berry Law can review your appeal history, the available records, and whether there may be a basis to seek further review.
A closed appeal does not automatically mean the case can be reopened, and results depend on the record. But if you believe your old VA appeal was closed in error or never properly reviewed, talk with our team and get clear answers about your next step.
The VA Closed Thousands of Appeals Without Telling Veterans
Talk with Berry Law at no cost. We can review what you filed, what the VA did next, and whether your appeal history raises concerns about an improper closure.
- Find the Truth: We focus on what the record shows, not assumptions.
- Timing Matters: Waiting longer can make it harder to gather records and confirm what happened.
- Act Now: The sooner the file is reviewed, the sooner you can get a clear answer.
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Delayed action is inaction, and inaction is costly. You need a strong, team that is well-equipped to fight your next battle. Move with a sense of purpose and let Berry Law fight for you.
You pay nothing unless we win.