A typical Veteran’s Benefits appeal process

Claimant files with VA, who denies claim (claimant has one year to reply with a NOD)

Claimant asks for DRO review within one year, who denies claim and sends a statement of the case (claimant has 60 days to file appeal using form VA9 before the BVA)

BVA denies claim, claimant can file appeal before CAVC within 120 days OR

Claimant can file a motion to vacate with no time limit OR

Claimant can file for BVA reconsideration with no time limit OR

Claimant can file for a revision based upon CUE with no time limit but no new evidence can be submitted OR

Claimant can file to re-open claim at VARO, in which case original award date will be lost.

To increase your monthly income, please contact us about a FREE HANDBOOK about VA Benefits, written by David Wingate, an accredited VA Attorney, of Senior Life Care Planning, LLC, go to info@seniorlcp.com or if you require additional information about VA Benefits, visit our Senior LCP's Website.

We also have a Blog on Elder Issues and Veteran's Benefits.

If you are not receiving our Newsletter, go ahead and subscribe to our free NEWSLETTER to stay on top of senior issues.