Supplemental Claim
Often used when you have new and relevant evidence. Focus on filling the exact gaps named in the decision, then confirm filing rules on VA.gov or with accredited help.
Denied VA claim
Denied VA claim? Understand your next options.
A denial is hard, but it is not the end of the work. Use this page to understand common response lanes, organize what VA said is missing, and prepare questions before you choose an official path.
Supplemental vs HLR vs Board
Evidence gap checklist
Educational only — verify with VA or VSO
Higher-Level Review
A more senior reviewer re-examines the same evidence for error. You generally cannot submit new evidence in this lane — verify current rules before choosing it.
Board Appeal
A path to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals with different hearing and evidence options. Deadlines and process details change — confirm them officially before filing.
Free checklist
Review the denial before responding.
Use the checklist to identify denial reasons, evidence gaps, and deadlines before you compare Supplemental, HLR, or Board options.
You should leave with a denial map and questions for VA.gov or accredited help.
Download denial checklist
A free denial review checklist for reasons, deadlines, evidence gaps, and next questions.
- 1Read every denied issue and the reason language carefully.
- 2List missing diagnosis, nexus, severity, or continuity evidence.
- 3Compare Supplemental, HLR, and Board options with VA.gov or a free VSO.
- 4Organize documents and questions before you respond.
Prep support only
ValorAI is educational software. It does not file appeals or represent you before the VA.