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Understanding VA Appeals Modernization Act

This training covers the impact of the VA Appeals Modernization Act on appeals processes. Learn about the different lanes, forms, and options available for claims before and after the effective date. Explore new service connections, secondary conditions, and evidence submission criteria. Get insights on Legacy Appeals, RAMP, and FAQs. Contact us for more information.

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Understanding VA Appeals Modernization Act

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  1. CVSO Training 2019 By: Penny R. Johnson

  2. Affects more than appeals Effective date: February 19, 2019 3 lanes What does this mean to you? Appeals Modernization Act

  3. Within one year of decision notice date • Options: • Supplemental Claim – VA Form 20-0995 • NOD – VA Form 21-0958 (maintain date of claim if granted) After one year of decision notice date • Supplemental Claim – VA Form 20-0995 Decisions Before February 19, 2019

  4. Within one year of decision • Supplemental Claim Lane – VA Form 20-0995 • Higher Level Review Lane – VA Form 20-0996 • Board Appeal NOD Lane – VA Form 10182 Decisions After February 19, 2019

  5. VA Form 21-526EZ • New Service connections • Secondary conditions • Increase in a disability VA Form 21-534EZ; VA Form 21-527EZ, etc. New Claims and Increases

  6. Supplemental Claim Lane – VAF 20-0995 New and Relevant Evidence May opt-in from SOC/SSOC

  7. Higher-Level Review Lane – VAF 20-0996 May opt-in from SOC/SSOC

  8. Evidence docket – evidence submitted within 90 days of NOD Direct docket – closed record Hearing docket – evidence submitted within 90 days after hearing *The board does not have a duty to assist BVA Notice of Disagreement Lane – VAF 10182

  9. BVA Notice of Disagreement – VAF 10182

  10. What happened to RAMP? What is a Legacy Appeal? Questions

  11. Thank you Phone: (317) 916-3615 Email: dav.vbaindy@va.gov

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