Board of Veterans Appeals

VA’s Board of Veterans’ Appeals using innovative tools to make a record number of decisions
As of July 11, the Board has issued more than 64,025 decisions for fiscal year 2018, a record high tied to several efficiency innovations, including a new interactive decision template and a specialty case team, which have allowed the Board to serve more Veterans.
VA’s Board of Veterans’ Appeals resolves record number of claims to date for FY 2018
As of May 27, the Board of Veterans Appeals has signed more than 53,650 decisions in fiscal year (FY) 2018, which is approximately 86 percent more than the 28,839 decisions signed through the same period last year.
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Typical cases brought before the court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims reviews Board of Veterans Appeals decisions appealed by claimants who believe the board erred in its decision.
New VA appeals status tool provides tracking and transparency for Veterans
Veterans with a compensation appeal can now view their past and current appeals issues, receive alerts for deadlines when action is required and more.
A national cemetery visit gives new meaning to VA attorney’s work
As a VA employee, my mission has gained new meaning. If our Veterans are staking their lives to preserve our way of life, if a father has to commemorate his son’s birthday with his gravestone, then surely, we must do everything in our power to honor their sacrifice.
The appeals process: Your comments and VA’s plans
Our secretary has called upon Veterans service organizations, members of Congress and others to meet with us to figure out how we can deliver you the timely, fair appeals process you deserve.
The appeals process: When an appeal is remanded
Appeals are remanded for many reasons...if there has been a change in law, a worsening of a disability on appeal, the Veteran introduces new evidence or theory of entitlement at the Board or if the regional office did not process your claim correctly.