Should I file a Higher-Level Review, Supplemental Claim, or Board appeal?
Last verified July 1, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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- You have one year from the decision date to preserve your original effective date in any AMA lane.
- You can move between lanes: for example, HLR first, then Supplemental if it fails, then Board.
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