How to Reopen a VA Claim

Table of Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Why would you need to reopen a VA claim? 1:33 When does a VA decision become final? 2:10 What kinds of VA claims can be reopened? 2:47 “New and material” meaning 4:20 Reopening a claim in the new VA appeals system (AMA) 6:07 Filing a VA claim to reopen 6:51 Who decides whether evidence is “new and material” at VA? 7:19 Can you appeal an unfavorable new and material evidence determination? 8:08 Does the type of evidence you submit matter? 9:06 The difference between reopening a VA claim or filing a new VA claim 9:39 Additional evidence within a year of a VA denial 10:38 Reasons to NOT reopen a VA claim 11:42 Should Blue Water Navy Veterans try to reopen previous VA claims related to Agent Orange exposure? (after the Procopio Decision) 13:31 Effective Dates for a Reopened VA Claim 15:01 “Service Records” as New and Material Evidence (including Navy Deck Logs) 17:05 Blue Water Veterans – Will they maintain their effective date? 17:51 Can you appeal a reopened VA claim? 18:50 Final Thoughts READ THE BLOG POST: [Part 1] https://cck-law.com/news/reopen-va-cl... [Part 2] https://cck-law.com/news/new-and-mate... Feel free to ask questions, give us feedback, or request new veterans' law topics below! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you won’t miss future videos.