VA Form 20-0995

Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim

Reopens a previously denied claim with new and relevant evidence. One of three appeal lanes under the Appeals Modernization Act.

Who files

Veterans whose prior claim was denied and who now have new evidence (newer medical records, nexus letter, lay statements).

Next step

Must include "new and relevant" evidence — i.e., not previously considered AND tending to prove your claim.

Related VA Appeals forms

• VA Form 20-0996 — Decision Review Request: Higher-Level ReviewAsks a senior reviewer at the VA to take a fresh look at a recent denial — same evidence, new pair of eyes. Li…
• VA Form 10182 — Decision Review Request: Board AppealAppeals a VA decision directly to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). Three docket choices: Direct Review, E…

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