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VA Higher-Level Review
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Review of an existing VA decision by a higher-level reviewer using the evidence already in the record.
How to get help
For disability compensation, submit the request online. For any benefit type, complete VA Form 20-0996 and send it to the office for that benefit, bring it to a VA regional office when permitted, or work with an accredited representative. Select the optional informal conference on the form if desired.
Who this service helps
The request generally must be filed within 1 year of the initial or Supplemental Claim decision, involve no new evidence, and not concern a contested claim. A Higher-Level Review cannot follow another Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same issue.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal decision-review option available to eligible VA benefit claimants in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No filing fee is stated.
About this service
A Higher-Level Review asks a more senior VA reviewer to determine whether an error or difference of opinion changes a prior claim decision. New evidence cannot be submitted, but an optional informal conference can identify factual or legal errors.
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