A Supplemental Claim is one of the three appeal options under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) that allows veterans to reopen a previously denied VA claim or submit new evidence to support an existing condition. It is used when a decision has been made, but the veteran has new and relevant evidence that could change the outcome.

This option is available whether the original decision came from a Regional Office, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), or even the CAVC (Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims), as long as the case is eligible for AMA review.

• Disagreement with a prior decision: if you disagree with a previous VA decision (denial or lower rating), and you have new evidence to support your case

• New medical evidence: if new medical records, diagnostic tests, or other evidence has become available since the initial claim

• Changes in the law: if there have been changes in legislation or policy that may impact your claim, such as the PACT Act.

• You must file a Supplemental Claim within 1 year of the VA’s decision in order to preserve your effective date

• You can also file a Supplemental Claim at any time after a denial—but you may lose back pay if more than a year has passed

• Gather new evidence: collect any new medical documentation or evidence that supports your claim

• File a Supplemental Claim

  • Click here to file online

  • File by mail or in person with VA Form 20-0995

• If you want the VA to get medical records and information from your private health care provider, you’ll also need to fill out VA Form 21-4142

Supplemental Claims give you the chance to strengthen your case without starting over completely. But they require more than just restating your original argument—you must include new and relevant evidence that addresses the VA’s previous reasons for denial.

Working with a VA-accredited representative ensures that your submission is strategic, complete, and timely. They can help identify what evidence qualifies and how to present it in a way that improves your chances of approval. We have attorney’s and representatives here at Greene & Marusak that can help you out with this.

Give us a call at (844) 483-8737