vincentg

Ricky, Thank you for the insight. I'll take this into consideration.

Thank you replying! I filed a formal appeal (form 9) last fall. I was discouraged because several friends have informed me that they had pending BVA appeals dating back to 2003. However, I wasn't aware that my claim's effective date would change. This will require some thought.

I filed an appeal 6 months ago and was told my BVA hearing could take upwards of 4 years. Since filing, I have additional compelling medical evidence to further substantiate my claim. Is there a provision for me to cancel the appeals process and submit the new evidence to a DRO? Or am I locked into the appeal for the duration?