A Notice of Disagreement (NOD) is the formal way a veteran tells the VA they disagree with a decision made on their disability claim. Filing an NOD begins the appeals process and allows the veteran to challenge issues such as a denied claim, low disability rating, or incorrect effective date.

Under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), most veterans now file a Notice of Disagreement using VA Form 10182, which sends the appeal directly to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA).

• You received a decision letter from the VA

• You believe the VA made an error in denying or rating your condition

• You want your case reviewed by a Veterans Law Judge at the BVA

Deadline: Must be filed within one year of the date on the VA decision letter

• Missing the deadline may result in losing your ability to appeal

When submitting the NOD, veterans must choose one of three appeal lanes:

1. Direct Review – No new evidence; the Board reviews the existing record.

2. Evidence Submission – You may submit new evidence within 90 days of filing.

3. Hearing Lane – You can request a hearing and submit evidence within 90 days after the hearing.

Note: Each lane has different timeframes and strategic considerations

Choosing the correct appeal lane and presenting a strong case is critical. At Greene & Marusak, our VA-accredited representatives can help you file your Notice of Disagreement and gather the right evidence to submit your appeal.

Give us a call at (844) 483-8737