How to Reopen a VA Claim

Table of Contents
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Why would you need to reopen a VA claim?
1:33 When does a VA decision become final?
2:10 What kinds of VA claims can be reopened?
2:47 “New and material” meaning
4:20 Reopening a claim in the new VA appeals system (AMA)
6:07 Filing a VA claim to reopen
6:51 Who decides whether evidence is “new and material” at VA?
7:19 Can you appeal an unfavorable new and material evidence determination?
8:08 Does the type of evidence you submit matter?
9:06 The difference between reopening a VA claim or filing a new VA claim
9:39 Additional evidence within a year of a VA denial
10:38 Reasons to NOT reopen a VA claim
11:42 Should Blue Water Navy Veterans try to reopen previous VA claims related to Agent Orange exposure? (after the Procopio Decision)
13:31 Effective Dates for a Reopened VA Claim
15:01 “Service Records” as New and Material Evidence (including Navy Deck Logs)
17:05 Blue Water Veterans – Will they maintain their effective date?
17:51 Can you appeal a reopened VA claim?
18:50 Final Thoughts


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