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VA decision reviews and appeals

The legacy VA appeals process has changed to the decision review process. If you disagree with a VA benefit or claim decision, you can choose from 3 decision review options (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal) to continue your case. If you aren’t satisfied with the results of the first option you choose, you can try another eligible option. If you disagree with a VA medical decision, you can request a Clinical Appeal.

Request a decision review

  • You can file a Supplemental Claim if you have new and relevant evidence that we didn't have when we reviewed your case before.

  • Ask for a higher-level reviewer to review your case. You can’t submit new evidence with a Higher-Level Review.

  • You can appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and have a Veterans Law Judge review your case.

  • You can file a Clinical Appeal to request a review of a decision that your VA care team made about your treatment or care.

  • If you disagree with a decision about the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, find out how to request a decision review or appeal.

  • If you’re one of multiple people claiming a benefit that only one party has a right to, find out how to request a decision review.

  • If you have an insurance claim, find out how to request a decision review.

  • If you have a fiduciary claim, find out how to request a decision review.

Manage your decision reviews and appeals

  • If you already requested a decision review or filed a legacy VA appeal for a benefit decision, sign in or create an account to check your status. Please know that you can't use this tool to check the status of a health care benefit decision review or appeal.

  • If you filed a Notice of Disagreement for a decision dated before February 19, 2019, learn about the legacy VA appeal process.

More information and resources

  • An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative can help you request a decision review.

  • Find out which decision review option is right for you.

  • Get answers to frequently asked questions about decision reviews.

  • Find out what happens after you request a benefit decision review.

  • Check the status of debt related to VA disability compensation, non-service-connected pension, or education benefits. You can also make payments or request help.

  • Learn more about how this law improves the claims and appeals process.

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