If you disagree with a decision made by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (a rating decision) regarding your benefits, you can appeal the decision directly to the Board of Veterans‘ Appeals (BVA). Here’s a simplified guide to the process: File VA Form 10182 within a year of the denial. This is the official form … Read more
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) is like a special court within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If a veteran disagrees with a decision made by the VA about their benefits, they can appeal that decision to the BVA. The BVA carefully reviews the veteran’s case and all the related documents. They look at … Read more
If your VA benefits claim was denied, you don’t have to give up! You have two main options to appeal the decision: Both options can help you get the benefits you deserve, but they work differently. Let’s break it down so you can decide which is best for you. Option 1: Higher-Level Review (Local Appeal) … Read more