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Feb 27, 2026 · New and material evidence can be neither cumulative nor redundant of the evidence of record at the time of the last prior final denial of the claim sought to be reopened, and must raise a …

Jul 26, 2017 · The Board of Veterans' Appeals (also known as 'BVA' or 'the Board') is a part of VA, located in Washington, D.C. Members of the Board review benefit claims determinations made by …

4 days ago · If you are dissatisfied or disagree with a VA decision, you have the right to file an appeal with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. The Board will review the evidence presented and issue a …

In the context of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), pension and compensation are two distinct types of benefits available to Veterans, but they serve different purposes and have different …

This case involves the BVA's failure to address an argument explicitly raised before it: whether a veteran is entitled to an earlier effective date under 38 C.F.R. 3.156 (c) when service medical records are …

Nov 8, 2023 · In the case of Duran v. McDonough, a veteran appellant challenged the decision made by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The Board had initially granted a combined disability rating of 50% …

Jul 2, 2021 · Since we are not trained and educated in the medical field, and have not reviewed your medical records, the best thing a veteran can do is to get their own medical opinion prior to their C & …

Dec 18, 2018 · There are several options to continue appealing following a BVA denial. If a veteran disagrees with the BVA’s decision, they can appeal. Typically, veterans choose from the following …

If you do NOT agree with your claim's decision, you may file an appeal. Just like Filing a claim you may use the assistance of a VSO, lawyer, or an accredited claims agent.