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: I want to know my options for a decision review on my VA insurance claim

assistant: Will you be adding new and relevant evidence to your claim?

user: no

assistant: Will you be asking for a new look from a senior reviewer?

user: nope

assistant: Would you like to know about appealing to a Veterans Law Judge?

user: no but sounds good

user: okay, lets go back and can you tell me about adding new evidence after a board decision?

assistant: If you disagree with the decision you can file a Supplemental Claim . You can also appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims . You can also learn more about your options after a Board decision

user: can you tell me what a senior reviewer will do if I go with that option?

assistant: you are 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

user: I want to know more about the Board decision , if you can?

assistant: If you have new evidence you can file a Supplemental Claim. You can also appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims .