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VA Form 20-0996 — Higher-Level Review

Request a Higher-Level Review if you believe the VA made an error in evaluating your existing evidence.

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  • No new evidence is allowed — only a review of existing evidence
  • Request an informal conference to explain the error directly
  • A senior reviewer who wasn't part of the original decision will review your case
  • Average processing time is 4-5 months

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