Official VA Form

VA Form 20-0996

Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review

VA Form 20-0996 — Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form used for decision reviews and appeals. The current version was last revised 2024-03-09. It is 5 pages long. Download the up-to-date PDF below — BaseNeed syncs form data directly from VA.gov so you always get the current edition.

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Last revised: 2024-03-09
First issued: 2024-04-29
Pages: 5
Administered by: VBA

Decision reviews and appeals

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 20-0996 used for?

Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review. It is an official VA form in the Decision reviews and appeals category, administered by VBA.

Where can I download the current VA Form 20-0996?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-20-0996-ARE.pdf (last revised 2024-03-09).

How long is VA Form 20-0996?

VA Form 20-0996 is 5 pages long, last revised 2024-03-09.

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More Decision reviews and appeals forms

VA Form 20-0995 — Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim
VA Form VA10182 — Decision Review Request: Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement)
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VA Form 10-307 — Notice of Disagreement (PCAFC Decisions)
VA Form 10-305 — VA Form 10-305 Your Rights to Seek Further Review of PCAFC Decisions
VA Form VA4597 — Your Rights to Appeal Our Decision
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VA Form 20-0998 — Your Right to Seek Review of Our Decision
VA Form 20-10206 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Request
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