https://mosroadmap.com/tags/disability-compensation/Recent content in Disability-Compensation on MOS RoadmapHugoen-usjohnnyhashim@gmail.com (Sgt Hashim)johnnyhashim@gmail.com (Sgt Hashim)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:25:51 +0000https://mosroadmap.com/guide/va-claim-denied-appeal-lanes/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:25:49 +0000johnnyhashim@gmail.com (Sgt Hashim)https://mosroadmap.com/guide/va-claim-denied-appeal-lanes/<ul> <li>File VA Form 20-0996 within 1 year when the existing record supports your claim and you can identify a factual, legal, or duty-to-assist error.</li> <li>Use VA Form 20-0995 with new and relevant evidence, generally within 1 year if you want to preserve continuous pursuit and the earliest possible effective date.</li> <li>File VA Form 10182 within 365 days and choose Direct Review, Evidence Submission, or Hearing based on whether you need new evidence or testimony.</li> <li>The Board Evidence Submission docket allows evidence with VA Form 10182 or within 90 days after Board receipt, while the Hearing docket allows evidence at or within 90 days after the hearing.</li> <li>After a Board denial, the Court appeal deadline is generally 120 days, so contact an accredited representative immediately.</li> </ul> <h2 id="start-with-the-reason-va-denied-your-claim">Start with the reason VA denied your claim</h2> <p>You generally have <strong>1 year from the date printed on your VA decision letter</strong> to request Higher-Level Review, file a Supplemental Claim while preserving continuous pursuit, or appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Your lane depends on one issue: whether VA already has the evidence needed to grant your claim or proof is missing.</p>