Legacy Appeals
VA Terminology Definition
Plain English Definition
Appeals filed before February 19, 2019 under the old VA appeals system - different rules apply than the current AMA system.
Why This Matters
The Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) created new appeal lanes in 2019. Claims decided before that date may still be in the 'legacy' system with different timelines and procedures.
Example
Your 2017 claim denial is in the legacy system. You have different appeal options than someone denied in 2024, and your appeal follows the old rules and timelines.