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What is a VA 20-0996 used for?
VA Form 20-0996 is used by veterans to request a higher-level review of a decision made by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding their benefits. This form provides veterans an opportunity to have a more senior reviewer evaluate the decision without submitting new evidence.
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It is a form used by veterans to request a higher-level review of a VA decision regarding their benefits.
The form must be submitted within one year from the date you receive the decision you wish to review.
You can submit the form by mail, fax, or online through the VA's eBenefits portal.