# VA Form 20-0995

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/military-forms/va-form-20-0995
Category: Military Forms
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VA Form 20-0995 enables veterans to request a supplemental claim to submit new evidence to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a previously denied benefits decision.

Our fillable VA Form 20-0995 streamlines the entire process. Fill it out online, download it to your device, and submit it to the VA for further processing.

## Versions

- 2024 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/3da3aef1aea57922ef94eaf5b3dec70797bb11d1.pdf)

## How to Fill Out VA Form 20-0995?

Step 1: Open the editable VA Form 20-0995.

Step 2: Select the benefit type and fill out veteran information.

Step 3: Complete Sections II and III only if they apply.

Step 4: Provide new and relevant evidence, as outlined in the VA Form 20-0995 instructions.

Step 5: Review and download the form.

## Facts

### What Is VA Form 20-0995?

VA Form 20-0995, known as Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim, is a document that veterans submit to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to request a reconsideration of a decision they disagree with. They should only submit this form if they have new and relevant evidence that might warrant a review.

### Who Is Required to File VA Form 20-0995?

Veterans who want to ask for a review of a previously made decision related to a specific benefit type need to file VA Form 20-0995. The benefit types include:

- Compensation
- Pension
- Survivors Benefits
- Fiduciary
- Life Insurance
- Education
- Loan Guaranty
- Veteran Readiness and Employment
- Veterans Health Administration
- National Cemetery Administration

### When Is VA Form 20-0995 Due?

There is no specific due date for VA Form 20-0995; you can submit it whenever you believe you have sufficient new evidence to warrant a decision reconsideration. However, you should file it within a year of the date you received the decision to preserve the original effective date.

### What Are the Penalties for Not Submitting VA Form 20-0995?

There are no specific penalties for not submitting VA Form 20-0995, you may lose your potential effective date and delay benefits. However, you can still request a supplemental claim later.

### Where Do I File VA Form 20-0995?

You should file VA Form 20-0995 with the VA, either electronically, in person, or by mail. The VA recommends e-filing, but if you opt for the other two, visit the official website to find the address that corresponds to the benefit your claim is related to.

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