Basic Appeals
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Basic Appeals Basic Appeals
Lori PerkioAssistant DirectorMEB/PEB CoordinatorThe American Legion
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BackgroundBackground
Any VA decision may be appealed
Board of Veterans Appeals
U. S. Court of Veterans Appeals for Veterans Claims
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AgendaAgenda
Notice of DisagreementDecision ReviewsStatement of the CaseSupplemental Statement of the CaseForm 9646
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Agenda (cont)Agenda (cont)
BVA Unit reviewMotion for ReconsiderationMotion for RevisionReopened with New and Material
EvidenceAppeal to the U. S. Court of Appeals for
Veterans Claims (CAVC or Court)
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Overview Overview
The Appeal Procedures gives the veteran the best possible outcome in the quest for benefits
It is important that these procedures happen in the correct order
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VocabularyVocabulary
Glossary of abbreviationsBVA Board of Veterans AppealsCAVC Court of Appeals for Veterans
ClaimsCUE Clear and Unmistakable ErrorNOD Notice of DisagreementSOC Statement of the CaseSSOC Supplemental Statement of the
CaseVACOLS Veterans Appeals Control and Locator
System
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Notice of DisagreementNotice of Disagreement
“This is a Notice of Disagreement with VA’s decision(s) dated (specify date) which denied the claim for (list specific issues to be appealed).”
Within one year of the date of the VARO’s letter notifying the claimant of its decision.
To reopen veteran would need New and Material Evidence
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Decision ReviewsDecision Reviews
De Novo ReviewsDecision ReviewsDecision Review HearingsHearing Officer Hearings
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Statement of the CaseStatement of the Case
Describes all the applicable laws that apply
Evidence consideredReasons and Basis the claim was denied
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Supplemental Statement of the Supplemental Statement of the CaseCase
If additional evidence is submitted the SSOC will be promulgated
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Form 9Form 9
Attached to SOC60 Days from date of SOCOr one year from the date of the rating
decision letter which ever is laterIf additional evidence is submitted just
before the one year period the veteran only has 60 days to return the Form 9
Form 9 is the veterans substantive(formal) appeal
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Form 9 (cont)Form 9 (cont)
Can be taken as NOD if Form 9 submitted prior to NOD. Veteran must still file Form 9
A hearing can serve as Form 9Indicates what type or if a veteran wants a
hearing and what issues they are appealing
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646646
Statement of the Accredited Representative
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BVA UnitBVA Unit
Reviewed for errors, omissions, lack of development, et.
Prepares written appeals brief
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The BVA DecisionThe BVA Decision
The appeal is grantedThe appeal is deniedThe appeal is remanded to VARO or AMCThe appeal can be dismissed due to death,
or rarely an inadequate Form 9
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MotionsMotions
Reconsideration file with the Chairman of the BVA
Revision based on CUEReopened with New and Material
Evidence
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U. S. Court of Appeals for U. S. Court of Appeals for Veterans ClaimsVeterans ClaimsVeteran may appeal to the CourtNotice of Appeal filed within 120 DaysLegal representation and Pro se must
within 30 days from the issuance of the docket number
Cases are screened by the Veterans Pro Bono Consortium if Declaration of Hardship is filed with the Notice of Appeal
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CAVC (cont)CAVC (cont)
Courts decisions are published in West ‘s “Veterans Appeals Reporter”, WestLaw and LEXIS online services
Courts website is (http://www.vetapp.uscourts.gov)
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SummarySummary
State what has been learnedDefine ways to apply trainingRequest feedback of training session
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Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More Information
Other training sessionsList books, articles, electronic sourcesConsulting services, other sources
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