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STEP 8: FILING AN APPEAL

For those who are filing an appeal:

Utilize all the steps mentioned.
When you write the attachment, include the following as part of your paragraph under the condition:
Write the VA's finding(s) found on the decision explanation for the original claim(s). Use quotation marks around the VA's information if it is word for word. Using these findings as a beginning for the condition paragraph gives you the ability to submit the specific information needed to make your case on appeal for that decision.
Take any individual point(s) mentioned and submit documentation if at all possible that refutes the point(s). Be sure to note this when you write for that specific point.
Refer to the copies of the Evaluation Exams you received after requesting them from the VA. (See STEP 10) Examine and bring to the VA's attention any proofs that support your claim as well as any discrepancies that you can prove via your personal records.
Continue listing information as mentioned in STEP 7 for the rest of the condition.
If you mention in this attachment records already submitted to the VA, be sure to state they have been previously submitted.
When you type the Enclosure section of the attachment, you can also make a heading that notes all items previously submitted. This allows you to group everything so the VA knows what is in previously submitted records and can look for them.

Example:

Previously Submitted:
Dr. Feel Good Evaluation
Dr. Hi deHoe 7/10/02-6/26/03
Article: "Joe's Coffee Stimulus affects Sleep," I'm Not Sleepy Magazine, Oct. 2010 Issue

Enclosures This Attachment:
Dr. Nose Gaye 6/03/03
Dr. M. Tee 5/9/04

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Home Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Steps Claim Form & Military Records Gather Records Investigate "Title 38" Organizing Your Records Once you Organize Online Research Creating Your Claim Filing an Appeal Submit Your Claim After Claim Submission Links	STEP 8: FILING AN APPEAL For those who are filing an appeal: Utilize all the steps mentioned. When you write the attachment, include the following as part of your paragraph under the condition: Write the VA's finding(s) found on the decision explanation for the original claim(s). Use quotation marks around the VA's information if it is word for word. Using these findings as a beginning for the condition paragraph gives you the ability to submit the specific information needed to make your case on appeal for that decision. Take any individual point(s) mentioned and submit documentation if at all possible that refutes the point(s). Be sure to note this when you write for that specific point. Refer to the copies of the Evaluation Exams you received after requesting them from the VA. (See STEP 10) Examine and bring to the VA's attention any proofs that support your claim as well as any discrepancies that you can prove via your personal records. Continue listing information as mentioned in STEP 7 for the rest of the condition. If you mention in this attachment records already submitted to the VA, be sure to state they have been previously submitted. When you type the Enclosure section of the attachment, you can also make a heading that notes all items previously submitted. This allows you to group everything so the VA knows what is in previously submitted records and can look for them. Example: Previously Submitted: Dr. Feel Good Evaluation Dr. Hi deHoe 7/10/02-6/26/03 Article: "Joe's Coffee Stimulus affects Sleep," I'm Not Sleepy Magazine, Oct. 2010 Issue Enclosures This Attachment: Dr. Nose Gaye 6/03/03 Dr. M. Tee 5/9/04 <<Step 7 Step 9 >>