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VA Appeal Timeline Estimator

Estimate how long your VA appeal will take, understand your deadline, and get tailored advice for your chosen appeal lane. Compare all options side-by-side.

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All Appeal Lanes: Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare timelines, success rates, and deadlines across all VA appeal options.

Supplemental

Timeline:

4-5 mo

Success Rate:

~20-25%

Deadline:

No deadline (but earlier is better)

New Evidence:

Yes

HLR

Timeline:

4-5 mo

Success Rate:

~20-25%

Deadline:

1 year from decision date

New Evidence:

No

BVA Direct

Timeline:

12-24 mo

Success Rate:

~35-40%

Deadline:

1 year from decision date

New Evidence:

No

BVA Evidence

Timeline:

18-30 mo

Success Rate:

~35-40%

Deadline:

1 year from decision date

New Evidence:

Yes

BVA Hearing

Timeline:

24-48 mo

Success Rate:

~35-40%

Deadline:

1 year from decision date

New Evidence:

Yes

CAVC

Timeline:

12-36 mo

Success Rate:

~15-20%

Deadline:

120 days from BVA decision

New Evidence:

No

Important Disclaimer

This tool provides estimates only and is not connected to the VA's systems. Actual timelines vary significantly based on regional office workload, complexity of your case, and other factors. Success rate statistics are based on published VA performance data and do not guarantee any outcome. This tool does not constitute legal advice. For your actual appeal status, log in at VA.gov. Always work with a VSO or accredited attorney for the best outcome. No data entered here is stored or transmitted.