Disability Claim

[RickyDee]

I put a claim in and after a year I got a status of SUBSTANTIVE. What does this mean for me or where is it  in the decision process.

 

Any help is good help

[Buck52]

RickeyDEE

Your Rep must have filed a Substantive Appeal?

Substantive Appeal

If, after receiving an SOC or SSOC, you still disagree with the decision, you can file a Substantive Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
You'll need to file a Substantive Appeal within one year from the date on the letter notifying you about the original decision on your claim or 60 days from the date on the letter accompanying the Statement of the Case, whichever gives you more time.  You may file a Substantive Appeal by using VA Form 9 (PDF).

 

[RickyDee]

Thanks