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  1. VA Claims and Appeals

VA Claims and Appeals

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Filing A Board Appeal

If you disagree with VA's decision on your benefits claim you can request a hearing from the Board of Veterans Appeals.

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Filing a Higher Level Appeal

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

The Appeals Process Glossary

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

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The Appeals Process Checklist

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

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The Appeals Process

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

Appealing A VA Decision To The Appeals Court

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

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The Appeals Process Overview

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

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Filing a Supplemental Appeal

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

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The VA Is Using AI to Shorten its Mail Processing Time on Claims Intake

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

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VFW Opposes VA Decision to Eliminate Review Period for Claims

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

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