Rater Error Detection

📡 Cross-Module Intelligence

🔬 Examiner errors from Module 5 are automatically included as context — rater errors often compound examiner errors.

📋 38 CFR rating criteria from Module 3 are used to evaluate whether the correct diagnostic codes and rating percentages were applied.

⚔️ Rater error findings feed directly into the HLR & Appeal Strategy module (Module 8) to build your strongest challenge.

📁 Select Your Filing Type

Initial Claim

First-time rating decision. Checks diagnostic codes, bilateral factor, staged ratings, effective dates.

Supplemental Claim

Decision on new evidence. Checks if new evidence was properly weighed and effective dates are correct.

Higher-Level Review

Senior rater decision. Checks for persisted errors, new errors, duty to assist, CUE candidates.

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Not Legal Advice. This tool identifies potential rater errors for informational purposes only. Results do not constitute legal or claims advice. Consult an accredited VA claims agent or attorney before filing an appeal or challenging a rating decision.

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Analyze Your Rating Decision

Select your filing type above, then click "Detect Rater Errors" to scan your rating decision letter for legal errors, missed evidence, incorrect diagnostic codes, and grounds for appeal.

Analyze Your Rating Decision

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