Overview of the VA Claims Process
(Separate Website)
Overview of the VA Claims Process
By: National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc
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Spanish / Español
Understanding the Disability Claims Process
(Separate Website)
After VA receives your Application for Compensation, it sends you a letter. The letter explains what VA needs in order to help grant your claim
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The Appeals Process Glossary
(Separate Website)
This glossary contains many of the terms commonly used in the appeal process and provides a general definition for each
By: Military.com
How Do I Appeal: Understanding the Appeals Process
(Separate Website)
Booklet intended to explain the steps involved in filing an appeal and to serve as a reference for the terms and abbreviations used in the appeal process.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Appeals Process Overview
(Separate Website)
A step-by-step guide on how to appeal VA decisions
By: Military.com
How Do I Appeal?
(Separate Website)
Step by step instructions for appealing a VA decision
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals
(Separate Website)
Form 9, which must be filed to appeal a VA decision
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Board of Veterans Appeals Notice
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Filing A Notice Of Disagreement (NOD)
(Separate Website)
Tips on filing a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). The NOD must be in writing. You may use VA Form 21-4138 . . .
By: vetsfirst.org
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Spanish / Español
How to File an Appeal with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
(Separate Website)
Whether or not you have someone to represent you, if you disagree with the final decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals and want to appeal to the Court, you must file a notice of appeal with the Court within 120 days after the date the Board mailed a copy of its final decision
By: U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (USCAVC)
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Spanish / Español
Rule 4: Filing Appeal: Docketing; Board Decision
(Separate Website)
A Notice of Appeal must be received by the Clerk not later than 120 days after the date on which the Board mailed notice of the decision to the last known address of the appellant
By: U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (USCAVC)
Post-Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) Appellate Process
(Separate Website)
Information on how to challenge a Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) decision
By: vetsfirst.org
Board of Veterans' Appeals Decisions Search
(Separate Website)
A searchable database of past appeal cases before the Board of Veteran's Appeals (BVA), All decisions since 1992
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Spanish / Español
A Guidebook for Reentry Veterans in New York State
(Separate Website)
This guidebook offers information useful to veterans transitioning out of prison, and details numerous housing, employment and healthcare resources/benefits.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Spanish / Español
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide - distributed by the New York State Attorney General's office.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
The New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides eligible low income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to social service organizations.
By: City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project
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