VA Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement) Form

A VA Board Appeal Form, also known as a Notice of Disagreement (NOD), is used by veterans who wish to appeal a VA decision to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Key features include:

1. Veteran’s personal and contact information

2. Information about the decision being appealed

3. Selection of appeal option (direct review, evidence submission, or hearing)

4. Specific issues the veteran disagrees with in the decision

5. Veteran’s signature and date

This form is used to initiate an appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals when a veteran disagrees with a VA decision. It helps the VA understand which aspects of the decision the veteran is appealing and how they want their appeal to be handled. The form is crucial for veterans who have exhausted other review options or believe their case needs to be heard by the Board. It allows veterans to choose how they want their appeal processed, including whether they want to submit additional evidence or have a hearing with a Veterans Law Judge. This form is an essential part of ensuring veterans have full access to their appeal rights.