Once you receive a VA rating decision, your first step is to decide if you want to appeal. This is a time-sensitive decision because if you wait more than a year to file an appeal, you will lose your original effective date- resulting in less back pay.
If you choose to appeal, you have three options: file for a higher-level review, file a supplemental claim, or appeal directly to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). Each of these routes has its advantages, and choosing the right one depends on your specific case.
Going through the VA appeals process can be complicated and frustrating, that’s why many veterans hire a VA-accredited attorney.
Woods and Woods has filed thousands of VA appeals, and we only charge after a case is won.
