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: I received a Board decision but I am not in agreement with it is there something I can do about it?

assistant: Do you have any new or relevant evidence that supports your case?

user: No I don't have any new evidence to support my claim.

user: How do I apply for a Decision Review?

assistant: You can ask a regional benefit office for a copy of Form 10182 and fill it out or you can call the VA toll-free hotline at 800-827-1000 and request a copy of the form.

user: I am not in agreement with the Board's decision and have further relevant evidence that supports my case what should I do to have my case reassessed?

assistant: If you have new or further 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.

user: I am not able to continue with the claim on my own where can I get help with this?

assistant: You can get help requesting a decision review by using the services of a Veterans Service Organization or VA-accredited attorney or agent.

user: What information do I have to give to the appeal board?

assistant: You will have to make a list of the issues you disagree with and the VA decision date for each of the issues.

user: If I am not happy with the decision regarding my claim is it possible to request a Board Appeal?

assistant: Yes you can. You can request a Board Appeal after an initial claim, Supplemental Claim, or Higher-Level Review decision, however you cannot request two Board Appeals in a row.