Board of veterans’ appeals (bva) hearing | veterans affairs

SCHEDULE YOUR BOARD HEARING HOW DO I REQUEST A BOARD HEARING? You can request a Board hearing when you fill out your VA Form 9. THE FORM WILL ASK YOU TO CHOOSE 1 OF THESE 4 OPTIONS: * NO

HEARING. If you choose this option, you can send a letter to the Board that delivers the same message as what you would have said at a hearing. * A VIDEOCONFERENCE HEARING AT YOUR LOCAL VA

OFFICE. This takes place at your local VA office (or another facility close to you). VA can usually schedule video hearings sooner than in-person hearings. * AN IN-PERSON HEARING AT YOUR

LOCAL VA OFFICE. This can sometimes delay your hearing, because judges have to be scheduled to travel to your local VA office. * AN IN-PERSON HEARING AT THE BOARD IN WASHINGTON, DC. Download

VA Form 9 (PDF) Or you can contact your Veterans Service Organization at any time during the appeals process to get help with requesting a hearing. Find a Veterans Service Organization HOW

WILL I KNOW WHEN MY HEARING IS SCHEDULED? You’ll receive a notice in the mail at least 30 days before your hearing is scheduled. WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE MY HEARING? Send a written

request to reschedule your hearing at least 2 weeks before your scheduled hearing. Include your name and the VA file number for your claim. MAIL YOUR REQUEST TO: Board of Veterans’ Appeals

PO Box 27063 Washington, DC 20038 YOU’LL NEED TO FILE A MOTION EXPLAINING WHY YOU HAVE “GOOD CAUSE” FOR RESCHEDULING ANY OF THESE TYPES OF HEARINGS: * An in-person hearing at the Board in

Washington, DC, that’s less than 2 weeks away, OR * An in-person hearing at the Board in Washington, DC, if you’ve already rescheduled your hearing before, OR * An in-person hearing at your

local VA regional office (called a Travel Board hearing), OR * A video hearing Examples of “good cause” might be if you, your representative, or a witness are sick, or if you’ve had trouble

getting the records you need to support your appeal. A judge will review your request and decide if the hearing can be rescheduled. You’ll get a copy of the decision about rescheduling your

hearing in the mail. If VA can reschedule your hearing, you’ll receive a notice at least 30 days before the new hearing date. WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY HEARING? Send a written request to

cancel your hearing at least 2 weeks before your scheduled hearing. Include your name, the VA file number for your claim, and the reason you’re canceling. MAIL YOUR REQUEST TO: Board of

Veterans’ Appeals PO Box 27063 Washington, DC 20038