Fill Out VA Form 20-0995 Online
Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Requests a supplemental claim review of a VA decision based on new and relevant evidence.
Reviewed July 2026
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VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim, is one of the three decision review options available when you disagree with a VA claim decision. A Supplemental Claim asks the VA to look at your case again based on new and relevant evidence that was not part of the record before.
You can complete the 20-0995 in the Universal PDF editor, list the issues you want reviewed and the evidence you are adding, and download the finished PDF to sign and submit.
What is VA Form 20-0995 used for
A Supplemental Claim reopens the conversation with new information. When you file the 20-0995, you identify the issues you disagree with and either submit new and relevant evidence yourself or point the VA to records it should obtain, such as private medical records or federal records. The VA's duty to assist applies to Supplemental Claims, which means it will help gather the evidence you identify.
It is one of three review lanes under the VA's decision review process, alongside Higher-Level Review (VA Form 20-0996) and a Board Appeal (VA Form 10182). The lanes differ in who reviews the case and whether new evidence is considered.
Who files VA Form 20-0995
Veterans and other claimants who received a VA decision they disagree with and who have, or can identify, evidence that was not previously considered. Filing generally within one year of the decision helps protect the effective date of any benefits granted, though a Supplemental Claim can also be filed later if you obtain new and relevant evidence.
An accredited VSO representative can help you evaluate whether a Supplemental Claim is the right lane for your situation or whether Higher-Level Review or a Board Appeal fits better.
How to fill out VA Form 20-0995
Complete the form section by section:
- Claimant identification: name, Social Security number, VA file number, and contact information
- Benefit type: indicate which benefit the decision relates to, such as disability compensation or pension
- Issues for review: list each specific issue from the decision you disagree with, along with the decision date
- Evidence: identify the new and relevant evidence you are submitting, or name the records and providers you want the VA to request, with any required authorization forms
- Signature and date
Where to send it
Supplemental Claims can be filed online through VA.gov for some benefit types, mailed to the intake address printed in the current form's instructions, or submitted through an accredited representative. Use the address on the form revision you download, since intake details are specified there.
Frequently asked questions
Evidence the VA did not have when it made the prior decision and that tends to prove or disprove something at issue in your claim. Examples include new medical opinions, treatment records, or statements from people who witnessed relevant events.
Filing generally within one year of the decision date protects the effective date of benefits if the claim is granted. You can file later with new and relevant evidence, but the effective date rules may differ, so consider getting advice from an accredited representative.
A Supplemental Claim adds new evidence to the record. A Higher-Level Review, filed on VA Form 20-0996, asks a senior reviewer to re-examine the existing record without new evidence.
Yes. The decision review system lets you move between lanes, so a Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is an option after most prior decisions. Review the current VA guidance or ask an accredited representative about your specific path.
Yes. Open it in the Universal PDF editor, complete each section on screen, and download the finished PDF to sign and submit with your evidence.
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