Fillable VA Form 9 (Substantive Appeal Form)

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The VA Form 9, also referred to as the Substantive Appeal Form, is a 5-page document used by veterans who disagree with the decision made by the Board of Veterans concerning their claim for a loan or disability benefits. The form can be filed by the veteran or their trusted person.

What You Need VA Form 9 For

Here’s what submitting the VA Form 9 helps you with:

  • Requesting reconsideration of the decision made by the Board of Veterans;
  • Escalating the matter from the VA Regional Office to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; 
  • Gaining the possibility to correct possible errors in VA decisions.

It should be pointed out that there is no established schedule for VA Form 9 resolutions. It varies from situation to situation and is mainly determined by the unique specifics of each case. 

How to Fill out VA Form 9 

You must complete the VA Form 9 application, specifying the following data:

  • The name of the veteran;
  • File number along with insurance file number;
  • Details about yourself: choose if you’re a veteran, their widow/widower, child, or any other family member;
  • Your contact details;
  • The list of issues you intend to appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals;
  • Brief explanations as to why you reckon that VA has provided a poor solution for your case.

It’s preferable that your application is accompanied by all possible supporting documents in order to provide evidence of an error in the VA final decision.

Organizations that Work with VA Form 9

The Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Fillable online VA Form 9 (Substantive Appeal Form)
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