How long does a VA disability appeal take in 2026?
Last verified July 1, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- AMA lanes let you choose the speed/evidence trade-off: HLR is fastest but no new evidence; Supplemental adds new/relevant evidence; Board Hearing takes the longest.
- TDIU and 100% claims often move faster once inferred by the rater; some cases qualify for expedited handling (terminal illness, financial hardship, age 85+, former POW, Medal of Honor).
- The clock resets if VA finds a duty-to-assist error — a common reason to consider a Supplemental Claim before appealing to the Board.
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