VA Form 10182
Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement)
Take your case to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. You can request a hearing. Must file within 1 year.
Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement)
In Plain English
Take your case to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. You can request a hearing. Must file within 1 year.
Appeals your case to the Board of Veterans Appeals, where a Veterans Law Judge reviews it.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to file 10182
Important Deadline
Must file within 1 year of your VA decision date.
When to use this form
When you've exhausted other options or believe you need a judge to review your case. Choose from three lanes: direct review, evidence submission, or hearing.
Required
- ✓Copy of your VA decision letter
Shows the specific issues you are appealing.
Recommended (if applicable)
- +New evidence (Evidence Submission lane only)
Only if you choose the Evidence Submission or Hearing lane. Direct Review does not accept new evidence.
- +Representative documentation (VA Form 21-22 or 21-22a)
If you want a VSO or attorney to represent you at the Board.
You'll need to provide
- ✓The issue(s) you are appealing
- ✓Which review lane you want (Direct Review, Evidence Submission, or Hearing)
- ✓Your representative information
- ✕Choosing Direct Review when you have new evidence to submit
- ✕Not preparing for the hearing if you request one
- ✕Missing the 1-year filing deadline
- ✕Not getting legal representation for complex Board appeals
Mail to
Board of Veterans' Appeals, PO Box 27063, Washington, DC 20038
Board Appeals are sent to Washington, DC — not the regional office. Choose your lane carefully: Direct Review (fastest), Evidence Submission, or Hearing (strongest).
Pro Tip
Board appeals take longer but have a higher overturn rate. If your case is complex or involves a significant error, the Hearing lane gives you the best chance — a judge will hear your case directly.
Which Form Do I Need?
Supplemental Claim vs. Board Appeal — which do I pick?
Supplemental Claim
Use this when
- •You have new evidence and want the fastest resolution
- •You want to stay in the regional office lane (VBA)
Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement)
Use this when
- •You want a Veterans Law Judge to review your case
- •Your case involves a legal argument, not just new evidence
- •You are willing to wait longer for a potentially stronger outcome
Our recommendation
Board Appeals take significantly longer than Supplemental Claims. If you have solid new evidence, file a Supplemental Claim first — it is faster and can be escalated to the Board later if denied.
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