Request a Board Appeal 


Can I request a Board Appeal? 
You can request a Board Appeal after an initial claim, Supplemental Claim, or Higher - Level Review decision. You can t request two Board Appeals in a row. 

Can I add new evidence? 
You have the option to add new evidence for a judge to review. You ll have to submit this evidence within 90 days from the date VA receives your Board Appeal form. This option will take longer. 

Can I request a hearing? 
You have the option to request a hearing with a judge. A video conference hearing will take place at a VA location near you. This option will take longer. 

What happens at a hearing? 
You and the judge will have a conversation. The judge will listen to your testimony and may ask you a few questions. Your representative , if you have one , may help you at the hearing. The hearing will be transcribed and added to your appeal file. You can add new and relevant evidence within 90 days after the hearing , but it isn t required. 

How do I request a Board Appeal? 
To request a Board Appeal , fill out the Decision Review Request: Board Appeal VA Form 10182. Download VA Form 10182 PDF 

Choose one of 3 options to appeal to a Veterans Law Judge 
Direct ReviewIf you want a Veterans Law Judge to review your case as quickly as possible, choose a Direct Review. Evidence SubmissionIf you have additional evidence for a Veterans Law Judge to review, choose Evidence Submission. Hearing RequestIf you want a video conference hearing with a Veterans Law Judge at a nearby VA location , choose a Hearing Request. At your hearing , you and a Veterans Law Judge will have a conversation , and they ll ask you questions about your appeal. Your hearing will be transcribed and added to your appeal file. Learn more about hearings and how to request one 

List the issue(s) you want to appeal in Part III 
You can include all or just some of the issues VA decided. You ll need to list the issue you disagree with and the VA decision date for eac

user: Hello. I was wondering about what is going on at a hearing. Can you explain this to me, please?

assistant: Of course. You and the judge will have a conversation. The judge will listen to your testimony and may ask you a few questions.

user: What if I have someone else with me?

assistant: A representative may help you at the hearing.

user: Good, I will bring my grandson with me. He's a good boy. By the way, can I do anything about a board decision? There's one I don't quite agree with.

assistant: Do you disagree with the Board's decision and have new and relevant evidence that supports your case?

user: Yes, I do. Very much.

assistant: In that case you can file a Supplemental Claim. You can also appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. 

user: And which options do I have to appeal a judge?

assistant: If you want a Veterans Law Judge to review your case as quickly as possible,  you should choose a Direct Review.

user: What if I have new evidence? My grandson helped me gather information that can be presented to support my claim.

assistant: You have the option to add new evidence for a judge to review. You'll have to submit this evidence within 90 days from the date VA receives your Board Appeal form.