What can I do if I disagree with the VA’s decision?

If you disagree with the decision made by the Veterans Affairs office (VA) in New Jersey about your disability claim, the first step is to appeal the decision. This is a process that allows you to request a review of the VA’s initial decision. To begin the appeals process, you will need to fill out a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) that is issued by the VA and send it to the appropriate VA Regional Office in your state. Once the NOD is received, the VA Regional Office will send a letter acknowledging the NOD. This letter also lists the rights and duties of the veteran throughout the appeals process. After this, the VA will send a statement of the case that details why they made their decision. After the veteran receives the statement of the case, the veteran has up to 60 days to send in a written appeal. If a written appeal is sent in, the VA will then issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case. This will also include evidence that the VA used to make their initial decision and reasons why they think the decision should stand. The veteran then has 60 days to receive yet another letter that gives the results of the VA’s review. If the veteran disagrees with the outcome of the VA’s review, they can appeal the decision one final time to the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. This can be done by filing a Notice of Appeal and must be done no later than 120 days from the date of the review. It is important to understand that the appeals process can be complicated and may take several months or even years to complete. It is also important to note that veterans may be eligible to receive legal assistance during this process. It is best to contact a veteran’s rights attorney for help before beginning the appeals process.

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