Fiduciary 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 
The Supplemental Claim option isn t available for fiduciary claims. You can file a new claim if you have new evidence. Please choose one of the options below for your next review. 

Ask for a new look from a senior reviewer 
Download VA Form 20 - 0996: Higher - Level Review PDF When you choose 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. This option isn t available after a Higher - Level Review or Board Appeal. 

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 or Higher - Level Review decision. You can t request two Board Appeals in a row. 

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 about your options after a Board decision 

What happens next? 
Find out what happens after you request a decision review You don t need to do anything while you wait unless VA sends you a letter asking for more information. If VA schedules exams for you , be sure not to miss them. Track the status of your appeal 

What if I need help? 
A Veterans Service Organization or VA - accredited attorney or agent can help you request a decision review. Get he

user: Hey, how's everything?. I have some issues with veterans related fiduciary claims. Can you help me?

assistant: I guess you filed a review request already. Is that request dated under a year?

user: That's right. Lees than a year from the date i filed that.

assistant: Very well. Just for you to be clear, in case of future request, that you have only one year from the date on your decision to request a review.

user: Huh, i didn't knew that, I just filed the thing as soon as i could. Anyway, i already filed my request so, what's next?

assistant: That was a very wise decision, even if it was by mere luck in that moment. Regarding what comes next of your review request, well, in first instance, you don't have to do nothing, just to way Veterans Affairs contact you, if needed.

assistant: Have Veterans Affairs scheduled you for any exams?

user: Yeah, in fact they have me scheduled for some test soon.

assistant: Excellent. It's pretty obvious, but be sure to not miss those exams.

user: Look, i know many of these request are rejected by you. Do i have any other tool to get a review of my claim?

assistant: In fact, you have. You can request a Board Appeal after an initial claim after a higher level review decision. About this, you should now that you can't do this in a row manner.

user: Uh, i think i understand, but i must say that's a little restrictive. Anyway, lets say after all this, i still doesn't like your board decision. Can i do something about it?

assistant: You can, but i must tell you that would imply to bring new and significant evidence for the case. Do you think you could do that, given the situation?