What happens to a claim if no DTA error is identified by BVA or HLR?

When no Duty to Assist (DTA) error is identified by the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) or Higher-Level Review (HLR), the claim continues through the claims process. This indicates that the review has determined that the claim is adequately developed and does not contain any errors that would necessitate further action or additional assistance from the VA.

In this scenario, the absence of a DTA error suggests that the necessary information and evidence are present for the claim to move forward without delay. The claim will thus be evaluated based on its merits, and the appeals process can continue as intended. This ensures that veterans receive timely decisions regarding their claims, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the claims processing system. Other options suggest outcomes such as automatic approval, dismissal, or a return for review, which do not apply when no errors are found, making the continuation of the claims process the appropriate result.