Supplemental Claims
A decision review lane for submitting new and relevant evidence after a decision.
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Who this applies to
- Veterans who received a decision they disagree with
What it provides
- A review that considers newly submitted evidence
General eligibility concepts
- Requires new and relevant evidence
- Filing timelines apply — verify with VA
How it works
- You identify new evidence and VA reviews the claim again with that evidence.
Step-by-step
- Read the decision letter
- Identify evidence gaps
- Gather new and relevant evidence
- File the supplemental claim
Documents to gather
- Decision letter
- New medical evidence
- New statements
Common mistakes
- Resubmitting the same evidence
- Missing filing timelines
Important considerations
- Choosing between review lanes is a strategy decision — consider accredited assistance.
Official sources
Estimated costs, timelines, and income figures are illustrative placeholders only and are not guaranteed.