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Appeals Modernization

  • What to do if you disagree with VA’s decision on your compensation claim

    What to do if you disagree with VA’s decision on your compensation claim

    February 2019 marked the successful implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA), which resulted in faster and easier ways to appeal your compensation claim. AMA created a new decision review and appeals process that features three lanes for you to choose from. As always, we recommend that you work with your VSO or representative to assist in making the best decision for you.

  • Veteran improvements focus of modernization fair

    Veteran improvements focus of modernization fair

    Veteran improvements were the focus of a modernization fair held Jan. 29 at the Veterans Affairs Central Office in Washington, D.C.

  • Choice, Control, Clarity: Appeals Modernization

    Choice, Control, Clarity: Appeals Modernization

    The Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) of 2017 gave Veterans a greater choice in how to disagree with a VA claim decision. Giving Veterans more choice has been a top priority for VA. 

  • Appeals Modernization: Opting in from SOC/SSOC

    Appeals Modernization: Opting in from SOC/SSOC

    Veterans who have a legacy appeal pending with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have an opportunity to opt in to the modernized decision review program. The new process provides more options and a faster decision without changing their date of claim.

  • Minority Veterans focus of September summit

    Minority Veterans focus of September summit

    Minority Veterans’ needs and issues about VA benefits and services will be the focus of the inaugural 2019 National Minority Veterans Summit Sept. 27-28.

  • Four important things to know about Appeals Modernization

    Four important things to know about Appeals Modernization

    The Appeals Modernization Act improves the appeals process for Veterans and their families by giving them choice over how VA reviews their disagreement with a claim decision, ensuring Veterans receive faster, clearer decisions.

  • Appeals Management Office unveils new path to speed up appeals decisions

    Appeals Management Office unveils new path to speed up appeals decisions

    Veterans stuck in the old, legacy appeals process now have two new paths to transfer their appeals into the AMA Decision Review Process.

  • Appeals Modernization: Veterans now have greater choice in VA claims decisions review process

    Appeals Modernization: Veterans now have greater choice in VA claims decisions review process

    VA’s goal is to complete Supplemental Claims and Higher-Level Reviews in an average of 125 days, and decisions appealed to the Board for direct review in an average of 365 days.

  • VA’s Appeals Modernization Act takes effect today

    VA’s Appeals Modernization Act takes effect today

    Effective today, Veterans who appeal a VA claims decision have three decision review options: Higher-Level Review, Supplemental Claim and Appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

  • Veterans are encouraged to participate in RAMP ahead of full implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act

    Veterans are encouraged to participate in RAMP ahead of full implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act

    Veterans who participate in RAMP can choose to have their VA decision reviewed in either the Supplemental Claim or Higher-Level Review lanes that were created under the new law.

  • VA provides reorganization plan to strengthen and modernize the department

    VA provides reorganization plan to strengthen and modernize the department

    The proposed recommendations seek to modernize VA by reducing bureaucracy, increasing accountability and improving delivery of services to America’s Veterans and their loved ones.

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Last updated May 15, 2025

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