VA Decision Reviews & Appeals for Massachusetts Veterans
If a Massachusetts veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.
Eligibility
Anyone who disagrees with a VA claim decision. A Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal generally must be requested within one year of the decision date (Supplemental Claims can be filed later with new and relevant evidence). Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.
How to reach them
- Call (800) 827-1000Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET
- Serves all of Massachusetts
Next step
See every Massachusetts program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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