Insurance claims 


Mark your calendar 
You have 1 year from the date on your decision to request a decision review. 

Decision review options 


Add new and relevant evidence 
Download VA Form 20 - 0995: Supplemental Claim PDF When you choose to file a Supplemental Claim , you re adding new evidence that supportsyour case or identifying evidence for review. A reviewer will determine whether the new evidence changes the decision. Learn how to file a Supplemental Claim 

Ask for a new look from a senior reviewer 
Download VA Form 20 - 0996: Higher - Level Review PDF When you choose to request a Higher - Level Review , you re asking for another review of the same evidence. A senior reviewer will take another look at your case and determine whether the decision can be changed based on a difference of opinion or an error. Learn how to request a Higher - Level Review 

Can I request a Higher-Level Review? 
You can request a Higher - Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental Claimdecision. This option isn t available after a Higher - Level Review or Board decision. 

Appeal to a Veterans Law Judge 
Download VA Form 10182: Board Appeal PDF A judge at the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C., will review your case. Learn more about how to 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. 

Bring an action in district court 
You also have the option to bring an action in a United States district court. You have 6 years to bring such an action after accrual of the right for which the claim is made. You may want to speak with an attorney about this option. 

After a Board decision 
If you disagree with the Board s decision and have new and relevant evidence that supports your case , you can file a Supplemental Claim. You can also appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Learn more abo

user: Hey, how you doing?. I need to get some info about VA insurance claims decisions?

assistant: Have you marked your calendar from revision's date?

user: No, i haven't.

user: It doesn't matter. Can you tell me what happens if i file a supplemental claim?

assistant: Well, if you do that, you would be adding new evidence that supports your case or identify new evidence for review. Then it would be reviewed to determine if the new evidence changes the earlier decision.

user: Umm i guess that makes sense, huh?. What if i need help with something related to this?

assistant: Don't you worry. You can enlist the help of a VA accredited attorney or agent to help you request a decision review.

user: That applies even if i request a Board Appeal?

assistant: Yes. Remember you can request a Board Appeal after an initial claim, a Supplemental Claim or Higher-Level Review decision. But remember also, that you can't request two Appeals in a row.

user: Oh,  i see. I'll have to keep that in mind. What can you tell about the decision aftermath?

assistant: If the decision doesn't please you, you can file a supplemental claim. You may also appeal to the U.S Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

user: Oh, that's interesting. Can i request a Board Appeal then? No problem there?

assistant: Absolutely, no problem. As said, you can request a Board Appeal after your initial claim. But again, you can't do that in a row of two.