If the VA denied your claim and the first appeal didn’t work, you still have options. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is where veterans go when they want a real review by a Veterans Law Judge—not another VA employee going through the motions.

At RMVAP, we’ve helped hundreds of veterans across every branch appeal their cases to the Board. Whether you’re requesting a hearing, submitting new evidence, or just want a clean review of what’s already in your file, we’ll guide you through it.

This isn’t something you want to do alone. And you don’t have to.



What Is a Board Appeal?

A Board Appeal is your opportunity to have a Veterans Law Judge look at your case and decide whether the VA made a mistake. This is a formal review. The judge is not part of your regional office. It’s a completely separate level of oversight.

You can request a Board Appeal after:

• An initial denial
• A denied Higher-Level Review
• A denied Supplemental Claim
• You have one year from the date of your last decision to choose this path.

You’ve Got Three Choices at the Board

One of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to present your appeal to the judge. Here are your options:

Direct Review
You’re asking the judge to review your case based on the existing record. You’re not submitting new evidence and you’re not requesting a hearing. This is the fastest option but only works if the current record is strong.

Evidence Submission
You can submit new evidence within ninety days of your appeal being docketed. This option is for cases where the record needs a little more support but you don’t want a hearing.

Hearing Request
You ask for a virtual or in-person hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. This is your chance to speak directly to the decision-maker. It’s slower than the other two, but it can be powerful—especially if your story is complex or misunderstood. We help you decide which lane makes the most sense and then build your case from there.

What Makes a Strong Board Appeal?

To win at the Board, you need more than frustration and paperwork. You need a clear theory of the case and a record that supports it. That includes:

• A well-crafted narrative that connects your service to your condition
• Expert opinions or medical records that fill in the gaps
• Lay statements that support your symptoms or timeline
• A review of previous VA errors so the judge sees where things went wrong
• At RMVAP, we handle all of this. We’ll write your brief, organize your exhibits, and speak on your behalf if a hearing is requested. We’ve done it hundreds of times.

What to Expect

Board Appeals take time. It’s not a fast process. You might be waiting over a year, especially if you request a hearing. But for many veterans, this is the appeal that finally turns things around.

We prepare you for that wait and make sure every piece of your case is in place. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t file sloppy work. You only get one shot with most judges, and we treat it like it matters—because it does.

Ready to Appeal to the Board?

You’ve come this far. Let’s finish strong.

Apply now at www.rmvap.org
Email us at clientservices@rmvap.org
Call: (720) 253 0963

You earned these benefits through your service. Let us help you make sure the record reflects that.