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Your VA Board Appeal Notice of Disagreement, Explained
Also called: VA Form 10182, Notice of Disagreement (modern), Board Appeal
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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What this notice usually means
Form 10182 sends your case to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. You file it after you disagree with a regional office decision. A judge at the Board reviews and decides your appeal.
What to do now
- 1
Read your regional office decision closely
Find the specific issues you disagree with, since Form 10182 asks you to list them.
- 2
Choose a review option
Pick a direct review of the record, a review with a hearing, or a review with new evidence.
- 3
File Form 10182 within the appeal deadline
Submit the form online, by mail, or in person. Follow the deadline on your decision letter.
- 4
Call the VA or a veterans service officer
Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000, or ask a local veterans service officer for free help.
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Sources
- VA.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)Retrieved 2026-07-07
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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