VA Appeals Process

How to Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA)

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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: A Second Look

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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