Get Va Form 20 0996 Fillable

Frequently used VA forms You can now do many form-based tasks online, like filing a disability claim and applying for the GI Bill or VA health care. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step.

Use this form to request a Higher-Level review of the decision you received by the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the evidence of record at the time VA issued of the prior decision.

Use VA Form 21-651, Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305) when it is necessary to obtain the veteran's or fiduciary's signature on the election or waiver.

Use VA Form 21-526EZ when you want to apply for VA disability compensation (pay) and related benefits.

You will need to provide your: full name, social security number, VA file number, date of birth, service number, insurance policy number (if applicable), claimant's name (applicable for DIC claims), claimant type, current mailing address, telephone number, email address, and benefit type.

When to use this form. Use VA Form 21-0966 if you're still gathering information to support your claim, and want to start the filing process. Submitting an intent to file can secure the earliest possible effective date for any retroactive payments you may be eligible to receive.

Fill out the Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review (VA Form 20-0996). Bring your completed form to a VA regional office near you. You can also ask a regional benefit office for a copy of this form to fill out. Or you can call the VA toll-free hotline at 800-827-1000 to request a form.

USE THIS FORM TO REQUEST A HIGHER-LEVEL REVIEW OF A DECISION YOU RECEIVED. A Higher-Level Review is a new review of an issue(s) previously decided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on the evidence of record at the time VA issued notice of the prior decision.