What is classified as a non-original initial claim according to VA definitions?

A non-original initial claim is defined by the VA as any claim that does not fall under the category of a completely new benefit request. The correct classification would indicate that a claim for an increase to an existing benefit, a supplemental request for review, or a claim for a previously denied benefit does not represent the filing of a new claim in the original sense. Instead, these scenarios involve modifications or reconsiderations of existing claims.

In particular, a claim that requests an increase to an existing benefit is considered a continuation or enhancement of an ongoing case, not a new claim. Similarly, a supplemental request for review is a request for reevaluation of a previously decided claim and does not introduce a new request for benefits. Additionally, a claim for a previously denied benefit is often a request for reexamination of prior decisions rather than a novel claim. This understanding clarifies that the classification of non-original initial claims revolves around any requests which modify, supplement, or revisit existing claim situations rather than initiating an entirely new benefits request.