VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim Instructions
This form contains 161 fields organized into 47 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| 20A: Currently Homeless (Yes/No) | ||
| 20A - YES | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (if checked, complete Items 20B through 20D about your living situation).
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| 20A - NO | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are not currently homeless and not at risk of becoming homeless (if checked, skip to Item 21).
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| 20B: Living Situation (Select all that apply, including Other) | ||
| 20B - I live or sleep in a place that is not meant for regular sleeping | Checkbox |
Check this box if you currently sleep or live in a place not meant for regular sleeping (for example, a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or campground). Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20B - I live in a shelter | Checkbox |
Check this box if you currently stay in a shelter or in a hotel/motel that is being used for temporary shelter. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20B - I am staying with a friend or family member because I am unable to own a home right now | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are temporarily staying with friends or family because you cannot secure or afford your own housing. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20B - In the next 30 days, I will have to leave a facility, like a homeless shelter | Checkbox |
Check this box if you expect to be required to leave a facility (for example, a homeless shelter) within the next 30 days. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20B - In the next 30 days, I will lose my home | Checkbox |
Check this box if you expect to lose your current housing (house, apartment, trailer, or other living space) within the next 30 days. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20B - Other (Specify) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your living situation is not listed above and you want to specify additional details in the space provided. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20B. Other living situation (specify) | Text |
If none of the listed options describe your living situation, briefly describe the other situation here so the VA can understand your current housing risk. Fill only if '20B - Other (Specify)', '20A - YES' is 'Yes' for all fields.
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| 20B - None of these situations apply to me | Checkbox |
Check this box if none of the listed living situations describe your current circumstances. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20C: Point of Contact (Name) | ||
| 20C: Point of Contact (Name) | Text |
Enter the full name of the person the VA can contact to reach you (a friend, family member, or other designated contact). Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20D: Point of Contact Telephone Number | ||
| 20D: Area Code | Text |
Enter the 3-digit area code for the point of contact's telephone number (do not include parentheses). Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20D: Prefix | Text |
Enter the next three digits (central office/exchange) of the point of contact's telephone number. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20D: Line Number | Text |
Enter the final four digits of the point of contact's local telephone number. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 20D: International Phone Number | Text |
If applicable, enter the full international phone number including country code and any necessary prefixes; leave blank if not applicable. Fill only if '20A - YES' is 'Yes'.
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| 22A Other Treatment Location - Specify | ||
| 22A Other Treatment Location (Specify) | Text |
Enter the name and location details of the other treatment provider or facility not listed above (e.g., clinic or provider name, city/state) so VA can identify where you received treatment. Fill only if '22A - Other (Specify)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
22A - Other (Specify)
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| 22A Treatment Received - Locations (Check all that apply) | ||
| 22A - Private Health Care Provider (including non-Federal records) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have received treatment from a private health care provider (including non‑Federal records).
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| 22A - VA Vet Center | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have received treatment at a VA Vet Center.
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| 22A - Community Care (Paid for by VA) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have received community care that was paid for by the VA.
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| 22A - VA Medical Center(s) (VAMC) and Community‑Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have received treatment at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) or a Community‑Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
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| 22A - Department of Defense (DOD) Military Treatment Facility(ies) (MTF) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have received treatment at a Department of Defense (DoD) military treatment facility (MTF).
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| 22A - Other (Specify) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you received treatment at a location not listed above and specify the location on the provided line.
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| 22B-22D Treatment Facility Row 1 | ||
| 22D (Row 1) Don't have date | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not have the date(s) of treatment for the facility entered in Row 1.
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| Row 1 - Treatment year (22C) | Number |
Enter the year when the treatment occurred. Fill only if '22D (Row 1) Don't have date' is 'No'.
Depends on:
22D (Row 1) Don't have date
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| Row 1 - Treatment month (22C) | Text |
Enter the month when the treatment occurred as a one- or two-digit number (MM). Fill only if '22D (Row 1) Don't have date' is 'No'.
Depends on:
22D (Row 1) Don't have date
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| Row 1 - Treatment facility name and location (22B) | Text |
Enter the full name and location of the treatment facility where you received care (for example, facility name and city/state or address).
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| 22B-22D Treatment Facility Row 2 | ||
| Row 2 Treatment Facility Name and Location | Text |
Enter the name and location of the treatment facility where you received care (for example, facility name, city, and state).
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| 22D (Row 2) - Don't have date | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not have the date(s) of treatment for the facility entered on row 2.
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| Row 2 Treatment End Date | Date |
Enter the approximate date when treatment at this facility ended, or leave blank if treatment is ongoing or unknown. Fill only if '22D (Row 2) - Don't have date' is 'No'.
Depends on:
22D (Row 2) - Don't have date
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| Row 2 Treatment Start Date | Date |
Enter the approximate date when treatment at this facility began. Fill only if '22D (Row 2) - Don't have date' is 'No'.
Depends on:
22D (Row 2) - Don't have date
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| 22B-22D Treatment Facility Row 3 | ||
| 22B Treatment facility name and location (Row 3) | Text |
Enter the full name and city/state (or other location) of the treatment facility where the care was received for this row.
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| Row 3 - Don't have date | Checkbox |
Check this box if you do not have the date(s) of treatment for the treatment facility listed in row 3.
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| 22C Date of treatment - Year (Row 3) | Text |
Enter the year (YYYY) when the treatment began or took place for this facility row; you may provide an approximate year if exact is unknown. Fill only if 'Row 3 - Don't have date' is 'No'.
Depends on:
Row 3 - Don't have date
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| 22C Date of treatment - Month (Row 3) | Text |
Enter the month (MM) when the treatment began or took place for this facility row; you may provide an approximate month if exact is unknown. Fill only if 'Row 3 - Don't have date' is 'No'.
Depends on:
Row 3 - Don't have date
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| Alternate Signer Date Signed (28B) | ||
| 28B - Month (MM) | Text |
Enter the month portion of the alternate signer date in two digits (MM), e.g., 01 for January.
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| 28B - Day (DD) | Text |
Enter the day portion of the alternate signer date in two digits (DD), e.g., 05 for the fifth day of the month.
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| 28B - Year (YYYY) | Text |
Enter the year portion of the alternate signer date as four digits (YYYY), e.g., 2026.
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| Benefit Type | ||
| Compensation | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for VA compensation benefits (disability compensation).
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| Education | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for VA education benefits.
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| Veteran Readiness and Employment | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for Veteran Readiness and Employment services or benefits.
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| Pension/DIC/Survivors Benefits | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for pension, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or other survivors benefits.
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| Loan Guaranty | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim related to VA loan guaranty benefits.
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| National Cemetery Administration | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for benefits or services from the National Cemetery Administration.
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| Fiduciary | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim related to fiduciary benefits or a fiduciary decision.
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| Life Insurance | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for VA life insurance benefits.
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| Veterans Health Administration | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are submitting a supplemental claim for a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) benefit and specify the particular VHA benefit (e.g., travel/mileage reimbursement, medical treatment reimbursement, health care eligibility, clothing allowance) in the space provided.
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| Benefit Type — Additional Details | Text |
Enter the specific benefit type details you are claiming (for example, if claiming a VHA benefit, specify Travel/Mileage Reimbursement, Medical Treatment Reimbursement, Health Care Eligibility, Clothing Allowance, or provide other relevant benefit details). Fill only if 'Veterans Health Administration' is 'Yes'.
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| Claimant Date of Birth | ||
| Claimant Date of Birth - Month | Text |
Enter the claimant's month of birth as a two-digit number (MM).
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| Claimant Date of Birth - Day | Text |
Enter the claimant's day of birth as a two-digit number (DD).
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| Claimant Date of Birth - Year | Text |
Enter the claimant's year of birth as a four-digit number (YYYY).
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| Claimant Email Address | ||
| Claimant Email Address | Text |
Enter the claimant's email address (optional) so VA can contact the claimant about this claim, e.g., [email protected].
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| Claimant Mailing Address | ||
| Mailing Street Address (No. & Street) | Text |
Enter the claimant's street address: house number and street name, rural route, or P.O. Box for the mailing address.
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| Apt/Unit Number | Text |
Enter the claimant's apartment, unit, suite, or other secondary address identifier, if applicable.
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| City | Text |
Enter the city for the claimant's mailing address.
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| State or Province | Text |
Enter the state, province, territory, or region for the claimant's mailing address.
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| Country | Text |
Enter the country name for the claimant's mailing address.
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| ZIP/Postal Code | Text |
Enter the primary ZIP code or postal code for the claimant's mailing address (for U.S. addresses, enter the five-digit ZIP).
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| ZIP+4 / Postal Code Extension | Text |
If applicable, enter the ZIP+4 4-digit extension for U.S. addresses or any additional postal code suffix; otherwise leave blank.
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| Claimant Name | ||
| Claimant First Name | Text |
Enter the claimant's given (first) name exactly as it appears on legal documents.
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| Claimant Last Name | Text |
Enter the claimant's family (last) name or surname exactly as it appears on legal documents.
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| Claimant Middle Name or Initial | Text |
Enter the claimant's middle name or middle initial; if none, leave this field blank.
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| Claimant Relationship to Veteran | ||
| Relationship to Veteran — Other (Specify) | Text |
If the claimant's relationship to the veteran is not listed among the checkboxes, enter the specific relationship (e.g., cousin, friend, power of attorney) in this field.
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| Spouse | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the claimant is the veteran's spouse.
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| Child | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the claimant is the veteran's child.
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| Fiduciary | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the claimant is the veteran's fiduciary (person legally authorized to manage the veteran's affairs).
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| Parent | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the claimant is the veteran's parent.
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| Other (Specify) | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the claimant has a relationship to the veteran not listed above, and write the specific relationship in the space provided.
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| Claimant Social Security Number | ||
| Claimant SSN — Part 1 (First 3 digits) | Text |
Enter the first three digits of the claimant's Social Security Number.
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| Claimant SSN — Part 2 (Next 2 digits) | Text |
Enter the middle two digits of the claimant's Social Security Number.
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| Claimant SSN — Part 3 (Last 4 digits) | Text |
Enter the last four digits of the claimant's Social Security Number.
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| Claimant Telephone Number | ||
| Claimant Telephone Number - Prefix | Text |
Enter the three-digit prefix (the first three digits after the area code) of the claimant's telephone number.
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| Claimant International Phone Number | Text |
If applicable, enter the claimant's full international phone number including the country code and any necessary international dialing prefix.
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| Claimant Telephone Number - Line Number | Text |
Enter the four-digit line number (the last four digits) of the claimant's telephone number.
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| Claimant Telephone Number - Area Code | Text |
Enter the claimant's three-digit area code for the telephone number (include the area code even if calling within the same area).
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| Claimant VA File Number | ||
| Claimant VA File Number | Text |
Enter the claimant's VA file number (if applicable) exactly as it appears on VA records; include any letters or leading zeros.
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| Claimant VA Insurance Policy Number | ||
| Claimant VA Insurance Policy Number | Text |
Enter the claimant's VA insurance policy number as it appears on the claimant's VA insurance documents (enter letters and/or numbers exactly as shown).
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| Date Last VA Form 21-22/21-22A Submitted (29D) | ||
| 29D - Month | Text |
Enter the month of the last date the VA Form 21-22 or 21-22A was submitted (the month portion of that date). Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| 29D - Day | Text |
Enter the day of the month of the last date the VA Form 21-22 or 21-22A was submitted (the day portion of that date). Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| 29D - Year | Text |
Enter the year of the last date the VA Form 21-22 or 21-22A was submitted (the year portion of that date). Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| Eighth Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Eighth - 21A Specific Issue(s) | Text |
Enter the specific issue from the VA decision that you want VA to review as part of your eighth supplemental claim.
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| Eighth - 21B Date of VA Decision Notice (Month) | Date |
Enter the month portion of the VA decision notice date for the issue listed in 21A.
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| Eighth - 21B Date of VA Decision Notice (Day) | Date |
Enter the day portion of the VA decision notice date for the issue listed in 21A.
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| Eighth - 21B Date of VA Decision Notice (Year) | Date |
Enter the year portion of the VA decision notice date for the issue listed in 21A.
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| Fifth Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Fifth - 21A Specific Issue | Text |
Enter the specific issue you want VA to review as part of your fifth supplemental claim (briefly describe the contested benefit, condition, or decision issue).
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| Fifth - 21B Decision Date (Month) | Date |
Enter the month portion of the VA decision notice date associated with this specific issue.
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| Fifth - 21B Decision Date (Day) | Date |
Enter the day portion of the VA decision notice date associated with this specific issue.
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| Fifth - 21B Decision Date (Year) | Date |
Enter the year portion of the VA decision notice date associated with this specific issue.
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| First Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| First Supplemental Issue 21A: Specific Issue | Text |
Provide a concise description of the specific issue decided by the VA that you want VA to review as part of this supplemental claim.
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| First Supplemental Issue 21B: Decision Date — Month | Date |
Enter the month of the VA decision notice date for this issue.
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| First Supplemental Issue 21B: Decision Date — Day | Date |
Enter the day of the VA decision notice date for this issue.
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| First Supplemental Issue 21B: Decision Date — Year | Date |
Enter the year of the VA decision notice date for this issue.
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| First Witness Printed Name and Address (26B) | ||
| 26B First Witness Address | Text |
Enter the first witness's complete mailing address (street, city, state, ZIP) as a single text string.
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| 26B First Witness Printed Name | Text |
Enter the first witness's full printed name as it should appear on the form.
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| Fourth Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Fourth - 21A Specific Issue(s) | Text |
Enter the specific issue or issues decided by the VA that you want the VA to review as part of this fourth supplemental claim.
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| Fourth - 21B Decision Date (Month) | Date |
Enter the month of the VA decision notice for the issue listed in 21A.
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| Fourth - 21B Decision Date (Day) | Date |
Enter the day of the month of the VA decision notice for the issue listed in 21A.
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| Fourth - 21B Decision Date (Year) | Date |
Enter the year of the VA decision notice for the issue listed in 21A.
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| General | ||
| 25. A. VETERAN/CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE | Signature | |
| SECTION 9: WITNESSES TO SIGNATURE. (NOTE: Only use this section if the veteran/claimant used an "X" in Item 25. A.) 26. A. SIGNATURE OF THE FIRST WITNESS. This is a digital signature | Signature | |
| 27. A. SIGNATURE OF SECOND WITNESS. This is a digital signature | Signature | |
| SECTION 10: ALTERNATE SIGNER CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE (NOTE: REQUIRED ONLY IF ITEM 25. A. IS BLANK). 28. A. ALTERNATE SIGNER SIGNATURE. This is a digital signature | Signature | |
| 29. A. POA/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE. (Required) | Signature | |
| Ninth Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| 9th Supplemental Issue — 21A Specific Issue(s) | Text |
Enter the description or title of the ninth specific issue you want VA to review as listed on the decision notice.
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| 9th Supplemental Issue — 21B Decision Date (Month) | Text |
Enter the month component of the VA decision notice date for the ninth issue.
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| 9th Supplemental Issue — 21B Decision Date (Day) | Text |
Enter the day component of the VA decision notice date for the ninth issue.
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| 9th Supplemental Issue — 21B Decision Date (Year) | Text |
Enter the year component of the VA decision notice date for the ninth issue.
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| POA/Authorized Representative Accreditation Number (29C) | ||
| 29C. POA/Authorized Representative Accreditation Number | Text |
Enter the accreditation number issued to the power of attorney or authorized representative by the VA (the representative’s official accreditation ID). Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| POA/Authorized Representative Date Signed (29B) | ||
| 29B Date Signed — Month (MM) | Text |
Enter the month the POA/authorized representative signed the form as a two-digit number (MM), e.g., 01 for January. Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| 29B Date Signed — Day (DD) | Text |
Enter the day of the month the POA/authorized representative signed the form as a two-digit number (DD), e.g., 05. Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| 29B Date Signed — Year (YYYY) | Text |
Enter the four-digit year the POA/authorized representative signed the form (YYYY), e.g., 2026. Fill only if 'Benefit Type' is not 'LIFE INSURANCE'.
Depends on:
Life Insurance
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| Second Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Second Supplemental Issue 21A - Specific Issue(s) | Text |
Enter the specific issue(s) you want the VA to review for this supplemental claim (briefly describe the condition(s) or benefit issue(s)).
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| Second Supplemental Issue 21B - Decision Date (Month) | Text |
Enter the month of the VA decision notice for this issue as a two-digit month (MM).
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| Second Supplemental Issue 21B - Decision Date (Day) | Text |
Enter the day of the VA decision notice for this issue as a two-digit day (DD).
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| Second Supplemental Issue 21B - Decision Date (Year) | Text |
Enter the year of the VA decision notice for this issue as a four-digit year (YYYY).
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| Second Witness Printed Name and Address (27B) | ||
| 27B Second Witness Printed Name | Text |
Enter the full printed name of the second witness as it should appear on the form.
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| 27B Second Witness Address | Text |
Enter the complete mailing address of the second witness (street, city, state, and ZIP) as a single text entry.
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| Section VI 5103 Notice Acknowledgement | ||
| YES | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you have reviewed the 5103 Notice of Evidence that relates to your claim and you certify that you have reviewed it.
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| NO | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you have NOT reviewed the 5103 Notice of Evidence (selecting No will prompt VA to send the 5103 notice to you by mail).
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| Section VII VBA Notification to VHA Consent Choice | ||
| Section VII — A. I CONSENT TO HAVE VBA NOTIFY VHA ABOUT CERTAIN UPCOMING EVENT(S) RELATED TO MY CLAIM AND/OR APPEAL | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you give VBA permission to electronically notify VHA about certain upcoming events related to your claim or appeal so an indicator for those events will appear in your VHA medical record. Fill only if 'Benefit Type (COMPENSATION)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Compensation
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| Section VII — B. I DO NOT CONSENT TO HAVE VBA NOTIFY VHA ABOUT CERTAIN UPCOMING EVENT(S) RELATED TO MY CLAIM AND/OR APPEAL | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you do not want VBA to notify VHA about upcoming events related to your claim or appeal (an indicator for those events will not appear in your VHA medical record). Fill only if 'Benefit Type (COMPENSATION)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Compensation
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| Section VII — C. I REVOKE PRIOR CONSENT TO HAVE VBA NOTIFY VHA ABOUT CERTAIN UPCOMING EVENT(S) RELATED TO MY CLAIM AND/OR APPEAL | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you previously consented but now want to withdraw that consent so future notices of those events will no longer appear in your VHA medical record. Fill only if 'Benefit Type (COMPENSATION)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Compensation
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| Section VII — D. NOT APPLICABLE AND/OR NOT ENROLLED OR REGISTERED IN VHA HEALTH CARE | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the notification option does not apply to you because you are not enrolled or registered in VHA health care. Fill only if 'Benefit Type (COMPENSATION)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Compensation
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| Seventh Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Seventh 21A Specific Issue | Text |
Enter the specific VA issue you want reviewed as part of your seventh supplemental claim (a short description of the contested issue).
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| Seventh 21B Decision Date - Month | Date |
Enter the month portion of the VA decision date for the issue listed in the corresponding Seventh 21A field.
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| Seventh 21B Decision Date - Day | Date |
Enter the day portion of the VA decision date for the issue listed in the corresponding Seventh 21A field.
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| Seventh 21B Decision Date - Year | Date |
Enter the year portion of the VA decision date for the issue listed in the corresponding Seventh 21A field.
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| Sixth Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Sixth - 21A Specific Issue(s) | Text |
Enter a concise, specific description of the issue you want VA to review for this supplemental claim (for example, the contested condition or benefit issue).
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| Sixth - 21B Decision Date (Month) | Text |
Enter the month of the VA decision notice for this issue as a two-digit number (MM).
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| Sixth - 21B Decision Date (Day) | Text |
Enter the day of the VA decision notice for this issue as a two-digit number (DD).
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| Sixth - 21B Decision Date (Year) | Text |
Enter the year of the VA decision notice for this issue as a four-digit year (YYYY).
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| Third Supplemental Issue (21A Specific Issue & 21B Decision Date) | ||
| Third Supplemental Issue 21A - Specific Issue(s) | Text |
Enter the specific issue(s) you want the VA to review as part of this supplemental claim for this row, using a concise description of the contested decision.
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| Third Supplemental Issue 21B - Decision Date (Month) | Text |
Enter the month of the VA decision notice date for the issue listed in 21A (use the numeric month for the decision).
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| Third Supplemental Issue 21B - Decision Date (Day) | Text |
Enter the day of the VA decision notice date for the issue listed in 21A (use the numeric day of month).
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| Third Supplemental Issue 21B - Decision Date (Year) | Text |
Enter the year of the VA decision notice date for the issue listed in 21A (use the four-digit year).
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| Veteran Date of Birth | ||
| Date of Birth - Month | Text |
Enter the veteran's birth month as a two-digit number (MM), e.g., 01 for January.
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| Date of Birth - Day | Text |
Enter the veteran's birth day as a two-digit number (DD), e.g., 05 for the fifth day of the month.
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| Date of Birth - Year | Text |
Enter the veteran's birth year as a four-digit number (YYYY), e.g., 1980.
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| Veteran Email Address | ||
| Veteran Email Address | Text |
Enter the veteran's primary email address where VA can send notifications and correspondence (e.g., [email protected]).
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| Veteran Mailing Address | ||
| Street Address (Number & Street) | Text |
Enter the veteran's street number and street name, P.O. Box, or rural route used for mailing.
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| Apt/Unit Number | Text |
Enter the apartment, unit, suite, or other secondary address identifier for the mailing address, or leave blank if none.
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| City | Text |
Enter the city or locality for the veteran's mailing address.
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| State/Province | Text |
Enter the state or province for the mailing address (use the standard postal abbreviation if applicable).
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| Country | Text |
Enter the country for the veteran's mailing address (for U.S. addresses, enter United States or USA).
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| ZIP/Postal Code | Text |
Enter the primary ZIP or postal code for the mailing address (for U.S. ZIP codes, enter the first five digits).
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| ZIP+4 or Postal Code Suffix | Text |
Enter the ZIP+4 last four digits or any additional postal code suffix if applicable, otherwise leave blank.
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| Veteran Name | ||
| First Name | Text |
Enter the veteran's given (first) name as it appears on official records.
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| Last Name | Text |
Enter the veteran's family (last) name or surname as it appears on official records.
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| Middle Initial | Text |
Enter the veteran's middle initial (one letter) or leave blank if none.
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| Veteran Service Number | ||
| Service Number | Text |
Enter the veteran's service number assigned during military service as it appears on official military records.
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| Veteran Social Security Number | ||
| Social Security Number — Part 1 (first 3 digits) | Text |
Enter the first three digits of the veteran's Social Security Number as shown on their SSN card.
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| Social Security Number — Part 2 (middle 2 digits) | Text |
Enter the middle two digits of the veteran's Social Security Number.
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| Social Security Number — Part 3 (last 4 digits) | Number |
Enter the last four digits of the veteran's Social Security Number.
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| Veteran Telephone Number | ||
| Veteran International Phone Number (If applicable) | Text |
Enter the veteran's international phone number including country code, area code and local number if the number is outside the U.S.
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| Veteran Telephone — Prefix (exchange) | Text |
Enter the three-digit telephone prefix/exchange that follows the area code.
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| Veteran Telephone — Line Number | Text |
Enter the four-digit subscriber line number (the final part of the telephone number).
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| Veteran Telephone — Area Code | Text |
Enter the veteran's three-digit telephone area code (include the area code even if optional).
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| Veteran VA File Number | ||
| VA File Number | Text |
Enter the veteran's VA file number as assigned by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including any letters, dashes, or leading zeros exactly as shown on VA correspondence.
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| Veteran VA Insurance Policy Number | ||
| VA Insurance Policy Number | Text |
Enter the veteran's full VA insurance policy number exactly as it appears on VA insurance documents or cards (include any letters, dashes, or other characters).
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| Veteran/Claimant Date Signed (25B) | ||
| 25B Month (Date Signed - Month) | Text |
Enter the month the veteran/claimant signed the form as a two-digit month value (e.g., 01 for January).
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| 25B Day (Date Signed - Day) | Text |
Enter the day of the month the veteran/claimant signed the form as a two-digit day value (e.g., 05).
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| 25B Year (Date Signed - Year) | Number |
Enter the year the veteran/claimant signed the form.
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