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.
On this page
- Request a decision review or appeal
- Manage your decision reviews and appeals
- More information and resources
Mark your calendar
In most situations you have one year from the date on your decision letter to request a decision review. The deadline to file may be different if you have a fiduciary claim or a contested claim, or you’re filing a Supplemental Claim.
Request a decision review or appeal
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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.
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Decision review option: Higher-Level Review
Ask for a more senior reviewer to look at your case. You can’t submit new evidence with a Higher-Level Review.
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Decision review option: Board Appeal
If you don’t agree with the decision on your Supplemental Claim or Higher-Level Review, you can appeal to a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
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After you request a decision review
Find out what happens after you request a decision review.
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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.
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Insurance claims
If you have an insurance claim, find out how to request a decision review.
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Fiduciary claims
If you have a fiduciary claim, find out how to request a decision review.
Manage your decision reviews and appeals
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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.
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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
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Frequently asked questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about decision reviews.
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Get help requesting a decision review
A Veterans Service Organization or VA-accredited attorney or agent can help you request a decision review.
