Review lane chooser
1. Which decision are you looking at?
2. Is the date on the letter less than one year ago?
3. Do you have, or can you get, evidence VA didn't see? (a new medical opinion, records, a buddy statement)
Education only. Helping The Brave doesn't file or present claims. You file your review yourself on VA.gov, or with a free accredited VSO.
What Review lane chooser will and won't do
It will
- Explain the three VA review lanes in plain words
- Suggest which one fits your answers, and why
- Show the form and the deadline for each
It won't
- File your review for you
- Promise a result. VA decides.
- Save your answers anywhere
Helping The Brave is not part of VA and is not an accredited representative. For free, personal claim help, find an accredited service officer near you.
Questions people ask
What is the deadline to request a VA decision review?
A Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal must be filed within one year of the date on your decision letter. A Supplemental Claim can be filed any time, but filing within one year keeps your original effective date for back pay.
Can I add new evidence to a Higher-Level Review?
No. A Higher-Level Review looks only at the evidence VA already had. If you have new evidence, a Supplemental Claim or the Board's Evidence Submission or Hearing docket fits better.
How long do I have to appeal a Board decision to court?
You have 120 days from the date on the Board decision to file a Notice of Appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. You can also file a Supplemental Claim within one year instead.