Requesting a virtual hearing for a board appeal | veterans affairs

If you’re requesting a hearing with a Veterans Law Judge and you don’t want to travel to a VA location, you can choose to have a virtual hearing. Find out how to request a virtual hearing

(also called a “virtual tele-hearing”). HOW VIRTUAL TELE-HEARINGS WORK You don’t need to travel to a VA facility to speak with a judge. You can have a hearing virtually. You can join a

virtual hearing from your home or any place with a strong internet connection. You’ll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone. You can have family members or

caregivers with you during your virtual hearing. Learn more about hearings with a Veterans Law Judge SUPPORT FROM AN ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE If you’re working with an accredited

representative like a VSO, they can help you prepare for your virtual hearing. They can also join your virtual hearing and help you present information to the judge. You and your accredited

representative can join the virtual hearing from separate locations. Or you can join together from the same location. Get help requesting a decision review WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU REQUEST A

VIRTUAL TELE-HEARING When we schedule your virtual hearing, we’ll send you an email with the date and time. You’ll receive this information at least 30 days before your virtual hearing. 

We’ll include 2 links in the email:  * A link to test your device before your virtual hearing, AND * A link to join your virtual hearing from your device TEST YOUR DEVICE BEFORE YOUR VIRTUAL

TELE-HEARING When we email you the date and time of your virtual hearing, we’ll include a test link for your device. Select the test link from the device you plan to use for your virtual

hearing. We encourage you to test your device at least 2 days before your virtual hearing. This will help you confirm that your audio and video are working. CHECK THE INTERNET BROWSER ON

YOUR DEVICE You’ll need to use one of the internet browsers listed here to join your virtual hearing.