GDVS Appeals Support
Official GDVS appeals support assists veterans and families who want to dispute decisions on veterans benefits claims.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.georgia.gov), checked Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Appeals SupportVeterans and their families who choose to dispute the disposition of their claims for veterans benefits.
- Support service for claims filed at GDVS Veterans Field Service OfficesPeople with claims filed at GDVS Veterans Field Service Offices.
- Assistance at personal or decision review officer (DRO) hearingsVeterans at personal or decision review officer (DRO) hearings before the local VA Hearing Officer.
- Assistance before the Board of Veterans AppealsVeterans before the Board of Veterans Appeals from Washington, D.C.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Georgia veterans with qualifying service; eligibility depends on service history, discharge status, and in some cases disability rating or income. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (veterans.georgia.gov), checked Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Contact the GDVS Appeals Division to make an appointment.
- Go to the Appeals Division office at 1700 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 for your appointment.
- Work with GDVS Appeals Officers for assistance disputing the disposition of a veterans benefits claim.
- If you have a personal or decision review officer hearing, meet with GDVS Appeals Officers for assistance before the local VA Hearing Officer or the Board of Veterans Appeals.
What to expect
This office is open by appointment only, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Monday-Friday, except on state and federal holidays. The page says this office only handles appeals; for status updates on pending benefits claims, contact your VFSO.
Contact
- Call (800) 436-7442Hours: This office is open by appointment only, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Monday-Friday, except on state and federal holidays .
- Serves all of Georgia
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Source: Georgia Department of Veterans Service, the official Georgia state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (veterans.georgia.gov/services/appeals-support)
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