Can I submit new evidence here?

Generally no - this court reviews the record that was before the Board. New evidence usually means seeking further development at the agency instead.

Yes. Accredited veterans service organisations and representatives assist at low or no cost, and there are attorney fee rules specific to veterans claims.

US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - VA Benefits Appeals

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

This court reviews decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals on VA benefits - disability compensation, survivor benefits and related entitlements. It reviews the record for legal error rather than taking new evidence, so the evidentiary record must be built at the agency level. Representation before it is regulated, and accredited representatives assist veterans at low or no cost.

What it does

Reviews Board of Veterans' Appeals decisions
Decides questions of law affecting VA benefits entitlement
Can remand matters to the Board for further development

Matters it hears

Disability compensation rating and effective date appeals
Service connection determinations
Survivor and dependency benefits
Duty to assist and procedural fairness claims

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit new evidence here?: Generally no - this court reviews the record that was before the Board. New evidence usually means seeking further development at the agency instead.
Is help available?: Yes. Accredited veterans service organisations and representatives assist at low or no cost, and there are attorney fee rules specific to veterans claims.

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