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VA DECISION REVIEWS AND APPEALS

The legacy VA appeals process has changed to the decision review process. If you
disagree with a VA decision dated on or after February 19, 2019, you can choose
from 3 decision review options (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or
Board Appeal) to continue your case. If you aren’t satisfied with the results of
the first option you choose, you can try another eligible option.




REQUEST A DECISION REVIEW

 * Decision review option: Supplemental Claim
   
   You can file a Supplemental Claim if you have new and relevant evidence that
   we didn't have when we reviewed your case before.

 * Decision review option: Higher-Level Review
   
   Ask for a higher-level reviewer to review your case. You can’t submit new
   evidence with a Higher-Level Review.

 * Decision review option: Board Appeal
   
   You can appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and have a Veterans Law
   Judge review your case.

 * After you request a decision review
   
   Find out what happens after you request a decision review.

 * Contested claims
   
   If you’re one of multiple people claiming a benefit that only one party has a
   right to, find out how to request a decision review.

 * Insurance claims
   
   If you have an insurance claim, find out how to request a decision review.

 * Fiduciary claims
   
   If you have a fiduciary claim, find out how to request a decision review.




MANAGE YOUR DECISION REVIEWS AND APPEALS

 * Check your VA claim status
   
   If you already requested a decision review or filed a legacy VA appeal, sign
   in or create an account to check your status.

 * Manage your legacy VA appeal
   
   If you filed a Notice of Disagreement for a decision dated before February
   19, 2019, learn about the legacy VA appeal process.




MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

 * Choosing a decision review option
   
   Find out which decision review option is right for you.

 * Frequently asked questions
   
   Get answers to frequently asked questions about decision reviews.

 * Get help requesting a decision review
   
   A Veterans Service Organization or VA-accredited attorney or agent can help
   you request a decision review.

 * Manage your VA debt
   
   Check the status of debt related to VA disability compensation,
   non-service-connected pension, or education benefits. You can also make
   payments or request help.

 * The Appeals Modernization Act
   
   Learn more about how this law improves the claims and appeals process.

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