What your decision review or appeal status means
Your status tells you where your claim is in the decision review or appeal process. Find your type of decision review or appeal below to learn what your status means.
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Supplemental Claim status
Status
What it means
A reviewer is examining your new evidence
We received your Supplemental Claim and assigned it to a reviewer. They will determine if we need any more information from you.
We made a decision
We sent you our decision on your Supplemental Claim.
Your Supplemental Claim was closed
We closed your Supplemental Claim. This may be because you didn’t take an action VA requested.
Higher-Level Review status
Status
What it means
A higher-level reviewer is reviewing your case
We received your request for a Higher-Level Review and assigned it to a higher-level reviewer. They will determine if we need any more information from you.
We are correcting an error
The higher-level reviewer found an error that must be corrected before they decide your case. We’ll contact you if we need more information.
We made a decision
We sent you our decision on your Higher-Level Review.
Your Higher-Level Review was closed
We closed your Higher-Level Review. This may be because you didn’t take an action VA requested.
Status
What it means
You’re waiting for your hearing to be scheduled
We received your request for a hearing but haven’t scheduled it yet.
Your hearing has been scheduled
We’ve scheduled your hearing. You’ll receive the hearing information by mail. You can also find information about your hearing in the claim status tool.
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Your appeal is waiting to be sent to a judge
Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. We haven't assigned it to a Veterans Law Judge yet.
Your appeal is with your Veterans Service Organization
Your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is reviewing your appeal to prepare additional arguments to support your case.
A judge is reviewing your appeal
A Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals is reviewing your appeal.
The judge is seeking more information before making a decision
The judge is getting more evidence or an outside opinion from a legal, medical, or other professional. This additional information will help them make a decision about your appeal.
The Board is waiting until a higher court makes a decision
A higher court is reviewing a group of appeals. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is waiting for their decision because it may affect your appeal.
The Board made a decision on your appeal
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal.
Your appeal was merged
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals merged your appeal with one of your older appeals that was closer to receiving a Board decision. The Board merges appeals so that you can receive a single decision on as many appeals as possible.
Your appeals file is open for new evidence
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is holding your case open for new evidence for 90 days.
We corrected an error
A judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals either:- Found an error and had it corrected, or
- Made a decision that changes your disability rating or eligibility for benefits
We sent you a corrected decision.
The Board made a decision on your appeal
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal.
We granted your appeal
We decided to overturn the original decision.
You withdrew your appeal
You told us not to continue your appeal.
Your Motion for Reconsideration was denied
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals decided not to reopen your appeal.
The appeal was closed
VA records show that the Veteran filing the appeal is deceased, so we closed this appeal.
Your appeal was closed
We dismissed or closed your appeal. Please contact your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or representative for more information.
Status
What it means
A Decision Review Officer is reviewing your appeal
We received your Notice of Disagreement and assigned your appeal to a Decision Review Officer. They will determine if we need any more information from you.
Please review your Statement of the Case
We sent you a Statement of the Case (SOC) that explains why we can’t grant your appeal. To continue your appeal, you have 60 days to take one of these actions:
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The Decision Review Officer is finishing their review of your appeal
We received your VA Form 9. The Decision Review Officer is reviewing all the evidence in your appeal.
Please review your Supplemental Statement of the Case
We sent you a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) because: - New evidence was added to your case, or
- We’re requesting more evidence, or
- We can’t grant your full appeal
You’re waiting for your hearing to be scheduled
We received your request for a hearing but haven’t scheduled it yet.
Your hearing has been scheduled
We’ve scheduled your hearing. You’ll receive the hearing information by mail. You can also find information about your hearing in the claim status tool.
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Your appeal is waiting to be sent to a judge
Your appeal is at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. We haven't assigned it to a Veterans Law Judge yet.
Your appeal is with your Veterans Service Organization
Your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is reviewing your appeal to prepare additional arguments to support your case.
A judge is reviewing your appeal
A Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals is reviewing your appeal.
The judge is seeking more information before making a decision
The judge is getting more evidence or an outside opinion from a legal, medical, or other professional. This additional information will help them make a decision about your appeal.
The Board is waiting until a higher court makes a decision
A higher court is reviewing a group of appeals. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is waiting for their decision because it may affect your appeal.
The Board made a decision on your appeal
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal.
Your appeal was merged
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals merged your appeal with one of your older appeals that was closer to receiving a Board decision. The Board merges appeals so that you can receive a single decision on as many appeals as possible.
You requested a decision review under the Appeals Modernization Act
You asked to continue your appeal through the decision review process.
Your appeals file is open for new evidence
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is holding your case open for new evidence for 90 days.
We corrected an error
A judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals either:- Found an error and had it corrected, or
- Made a decision that changes your disability rating or eligibility for benefits
We sent you a corrected decision.
The Board made a decision on your appeal
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals sent you a decision letter about your appeal.
We granted your appeal
We decided to overturn the original decision.
You withdrew your appeal
You told us not to continue your appeal.
Your Motion for Reconsideration was denied
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals decided not to reopen your appeal.
The appeal was closed
VA records show that the Veteran filing the appeal is deceased, so we closed this appeal.
Your appeal was closed
We dismissed or closed your appeal. Please contact your Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or representative for more information.
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