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: Good morning, how you doing?. I'm looking some information about how to appeal to a veterans law judge, please.

assistant: No problem. All you have to do is download VA Form 10182: Board Appeal. Then you must follow the procedure related there.

assistant: Are you going to request a Board Appeal?

user: No, not at all. Just asking about it ,that's all.

user: Anyhow, lets say i do an appeal and then want to request something else if my initial claim fails, can i request a higher level review?

assistant: Oh yeah, you can do that without any problem. Be aware you don't have this option available after a higher level review or board decision.

user: O.k, i'll try to keep that on mind. Another thing, VA has scheduled some tests for me, I guess it's better not to miss them, isn't?

assistant: You're right. better not to miss them.

user: Right, it is obvious really. Umm, i see you offer many options, but what if i need even more help from you or VA?

assistant: If you are in need of help, you can enlist a VA organization or VA-accredited attorney or agent to help you request a decision review.

user: Good to know that. Sorry for this, but, if after all this, i'm in need of a revision from senior reviewer?

assistant: You can proceed without any problem. Just start by downloading VA Form 20-0996: Higher-Level Review.