Appeal Deadline Calculator
It calculates your key decision-review deadlines from the date on your VA decision letter, so you do not lose appeal rights. It covers the one-year window for the standard review options and helps you see which lane still fits your timeline.
What the Appeal Deadline Calculator does
It calculates your key decision-review deadlines from the date on your VA decision letter, so you do not lose appeal rights. It covers the one-year window for the standard review options and helps you see which lane still fits your timeline.
Who it is for
Veterans who received a VA decision they disagree with and need to know how long they have to request a Higher-Level Review, file a Supplemental Claim, or appeal to the Board.
How to use it
- Enter the date printed on your VA decision letter.
- Review the calculated deadline for each decision-review option.
- Choose the lane that fits your evidence and timeline.
- File before the deadline to protect your effective date.
Example of what you get
From your decision date, target dates such as the one-year deadline to file a Higher-Level Review or Supplemental Claim, and the window to appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, with a note to verify dates on your letter.
Limitations to keep in mind
- Deadlines run from the date on your specific decision letter, which is the controlling document.
- Some decisions and contested claims follow different timelines than the standard options.
- It does not choose the best lane for your evidence or file anything for you.
This tool is educational and does not constitute legal advice, VA representation, or accredited claims assistance, and its results do not guarantee any VA decision. For personalized help, work with an accredited VA attorney, claims agent, or a Veterans Service Organization. FWD Assist HQ is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.