A NOTE ABOUT THIS ARTICLE
This article explains the VA disability appeals process for decisions received before Feb. 19, 2019. All new appeals are managed through the AMA process.
If you were denied benefits or received a VA disability rating that was too low, you may want to consider appealing your decision. Our lawyers help veterans and their families appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals. If you hire us, you only pay when you win. For a free legal consultation on the BVA, please fill out the online contact form or call toll-free (866) 232-5777.
In This Article About Appealing to the BVA for Your Disability Case:
What is the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA)?
The Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) is located in Washington, D.C. Members of the Board review benefit claims determinations made by local VA offices and issue decisions on appeals. Law judges and attorneys experienced in veterans law and in reviewing benefit claims are the only ones who can issue Board decisions.
Why do I have to appeal to the BVA?
Appealing to the BVA is the next step after receiving your initial decision from the Regional Office (RO). If you disagree with the RO’s decision, you should appeal to the BVA. You only have a limited amount of time to file an appeal. If you allow the appeal period to collapse, you will have to reapply altogether.
How do I appeal to the BVA?
Your appeal will be submitted with the evidence needed to prove your claim. Unfortunately, most veterans and their families aren’t sure what evidence is needed for their appeal to the BVA. Woods & Woods VA Disability Lawyers will work with your doctors, psychologists, and other experts to help prove your claim. We will find out what evidence is needed to help you win your BVA appeal.
Read More: Evidence Needed For VA Claims
Do I need a lawyer to appeal to the BVA?
We believe everyone that appeals should have their own lawyer. Remember, the government will have their lawyer! At Woods & Woods, we have worked with thousands of veterans. BVA Appeals require much more work than the initial application. Our Veterans Benefits Lawyers know the system. We have teams of lawyers, case managers, paralegals, doctors, and psychologists to help you with your denied VA Compensation, VA Pension, and DIC benefits for widows.
Need more help? Want to learn how to appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA)?
Woods & Woods has helped thousands of veterans and their families appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). Our Veterans Disability Benefits Attorneys will not charge a penny unless we win your claim. We always offer free legal consultations on appeals to the BVA. For more information, fill out the online contact form or call (866) 232-5777.