Supplemental Claim (VA Form 20-0995)

VA Terminology Definition

Plain English Definition

The form to reopen a denied claim when you have NEW and RELEVANT evidence the VA hasn't seen before.

Why This Matters

If your claim was denied, you can file this form with new evidence to get a new decision. Average processing: ~93 days.

Example

Your PTSD claim was denied because you didn't have a nexus letter. You obtain one from a doctor, then file a Supplemental Claim to reopen.