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VA Board Appeal
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Appeal of a VA benefits decision to a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
How to get help
Request a Board Appeal online, or submit VA Form 10182 by mail to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, in person at a VA regional office, by fax, or with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization representative. Select one review docket and follow its evidence rules.
Who this service helps
The claimant generally must request a Board Appeal within 1 year after an initial claim, Supplemental Claim, or Higher-Level Review decision. A contested claim has a 60-day deadline, and a claimant cannot request two consecutive Board Appeals on the same issue.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal appeal 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 VA filing fee is stated. A claimant choosing an in-person hearing in Washington, D.C. is responsible for travel costs.
About this service
A Board Appeal asks a Veterans Law Judge to review a claim decision. Claimants select Direct Review, Evidence Submission, or a Hearing, which differ in whether new evidence and a hearing are allowed.
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