VA Claims and Appeals

If you disagree with VA's decision on your claim for benefits you can request a higher level review.

This glossary should help you understand the technical terms used in the VA appeal process.

Are you submitting a VA appeal but not sure what to do? This appeals process checklist will help guide you through the...

You can appeal VA's decision on your claim for benefits. We explain how.

If you are not satisfied with any of the appeal decisions you have received from the VA, you can appeal to a higher court

Was your recent VA disability compensation award not enough? Have you been denied VA benefits, or health care?

If you disagree with VA's decision on your claim you can file a supplemental claim to appeal their ruling.

The VBA receives more than 550,000 pieces of mail initiating a claim or providing supportive documentation per month.

Previously, the VA allowed veterans service organizations to double-check vets' claims.

The change is an attempt to speed up the process, which used to take years.