VA Appeal Timeline Estimator
Estimate how long your VA appeal will take, understand your deadline, and get tailored advice for your chosen appeal lane. Compare all options side-by-side.
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All Appeal Lanes: Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare timelines, success rates, and deadlines across all VA appeal options.
Supplemental
4-5 mo
~20-25%
No deadline (but earlier is better)
Yes
HLR
4-5 mo
~20-25%
1 year from decision date
No
BVA Direct
12-24 mo
~35-40%
1 year from decision date
No
BVA Evidence
18-30 mo
~35-40%
1 year from decision date
Yes
BVA Hearing
24-48 mo
~35-40%
1 year from decision date
Yes
CAVC
12-36 mo
~15-20%
120 days from BVA decision
No
| Appeal Lane | Timeline | Success Rate | Deadline | New Evidence | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplemental | 4-5 months | ~20-25% | No deadline (but earlier is better) | Yes | No |
| HLR | 4-5 months | ~20-25% | 1 year from decision date | No | No |
| BVA Direct | 12-24 months | ~35-40% | 1 year from decision date | No | No |
| BVA Evidence | 18-30 months | ~35-40% | 1 year from decision date | Yes | No |
| BVA Hearing | 24-48 months | ~35-40% | 1 year from decision date | Yes | Yes |
| CAVC | 12-36 months | ~15-20% | 120 days from BVA decision | No | No |
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Important Disclaimer
This tool provides estimates only and is not connected to the VA's systems. Actual timelines vary significantly based on regional office workload, complexity of your case, and other factors. Success rate statistics are based on published VA performance data and do not guarantee any outcome. This tool does not constitute legal advice. For your actual appeal status, log in at VA.gov. Always work with a VSO or accredited attorney for the best outcome. No data entered here is stored or transmitted.