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If you disagree with a VA decision on an insurance claim, you can choose from 3 decision review options. You can file a Supplemental Claim, ask for a Higher-Level Review, or request a Board

Appeal. DECISION REVIEW OPTIONS ADD NEW AND RELEVANT EVIDENCE WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL CLAIM Fill out a Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim (VA Form 20-0995). Get VA Form 20-0995 to

download When you choose to file a Supplemental Claim, you’re adding new evidence that supports your case or identifying evidence for review. A reviewer will determine whether the new

evidence changes the decision.  Learn how to file a Supplemental Claim  NOTE: You must add evidence that VA didn’t have before that supports your case. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE VA TO MAKE A

DECISION? ASK FOR A HIGHER-LEVEL REVIEW You can request a Higher-Level Review online right now.  Request a Higher-Level Review You can also request a Higher-Level Review by filling out a

Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review (VA Form 20-0996). Get VA Form 20-0996 to download When you choose to request a Higher-Level Review, you’re asking for another review of the same

evidence. A higher-level reviewer will review your case and determine whether the decision can be changed based on a difference of opinion or an error.  Learn more about how to request a

Higher-Level Review  NOTE:  * You can’t submit any evidence. * You and/or your representative can speak with the reviewer on the phone. You can tell them why you think the decision should be

changed and identify errors. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE VA TO MAKE A DECISION? CAN I REQUEST A HIGHER-LEVEL REVIEW? You can request a Higher-Level Review of an initial claim or Supplemental

Claim decision. This option isn’t available after a Higher-Level Review or Board decision. APPEAL TO A VETERANS LAW JUDGE BY REQUESTING A BOARD APPEAL You can request a Board Appeal online

right now.  Request a Board Appeal You can also request a Board Appeal by filling out Decision Review Request: Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement) (VA Form 10182).  Get VA Form 10182 to

download When you request a Board Appeal, a judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals will review your case.  Learn more about how to request a Board Appeal HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE VA TO MAKE A

DECISION? CAN I REQUEST A BOARD APPEAL? You can request a Board Appeal after an initial claim, Supplemental Claim, or Higher-Level Review decision. You can’t request 2 Board Appeals in a

row. BRING AN ACTION IN DISTRICT COURT You also have the option to bring an action in a United States district court. You have 6 years to bring such an action after accrual of the right for

which the claim is made. You may want to speak with an attorney about this option.  ------------------------- 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? An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service

Organization (VSO) representative can help you request a decision review. Get help requesting a decision review WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Get answers to frequently asked questions about

decision reviews.  Go to decision review FAQs