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FAQ Fridays: Documents

Michael Lostritto

May 19, 2017

Updated: June 12, 2026

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    CCK Law: Our Vital Role in Veterans Law

    Welcome to FAQ Fridays! Every Friday, we try to answer some of the most common questions we heard throughout the week. This week, we’re focusing on the documentation you will need to send us and how to do it.

    Q: Why do you need a copy of my latest decision?

    A: Our office needs to review the evidence and information VA used to decide your case. VA includes this information in your rating decision, so receiving it will give us a clearer picture of what is going on with your claim.

    Q: How can I send you my documentation for review?

    A: You can send us your most recent VA Rating Decision for review by email, by fax, or by regular mail.

    Q: How do I obtain another copy of my previous decision?

    A: You can request another copy of your decision by contacting your VA regional office. You can find your regional office’s contact information here.

    Q:  Can you just request another copy for me?

    A: Unfortunately, we cannot. We are not your current representative, so we are not able to communicate with VA on your behalf.

    Q: When should I expect a call from you once I send you my documentation?

    A: Once we receive your documents here at the office, you should expect a call from us within 48 hours to let you know if we are able to assist you with your VA claim. If you would like, we can also give you a call once we receive the documents so you know they arrived.

    About the Author

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    Michael is a Partner at Chisholm, Chisholm & Kilpatrick. He joined CCK Law in September 2016 and previously served as Supervising Attorney and most recently as a Managing Attorney in the firm’s Veterans Law practice. As a VA-accredited attorney, Michael’s area of practice focuses exclusively on the representation of disabled veterans and their families before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC).

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