To start, the Veterans Law Judge will ask you to take an oath that you’ll tell the truth during the hearing. Include your name, the VA file number for your claim, and the reason you’re canceling.įind out what to expect at your Board hearing What will happen at my hearing? Send a written request to cancel your hearing at least 2 weeks before your scheduled hearing. If VA can reschedule your hearing, you’ll receive a notice at least 30 days before the new hearing date. You’ll get a copy of the decision about rescheduling your hearing in the mail. An in-person hearing at your local VA regional office (called a Travel Board hearing), orĮxamples of “good cause” might be if you, your representative, or a witness are sick, or if you’ve had trouble getting the records you need to support your appeal.Ī judge will review your request and decide if the hearing can be rescheduled.An in-person hearing at the Board in Washington, DC, if you’ve already rescheduled your hearing before, or.An in-person hearing at the Board in Washington, DC, that’s less than 2 weeks away, or.You’ll need to file a motion explaining why you have “good cause” for rescheduling any of these types of hearings: Include your name and the VA file number for your claim. Send a written request to reschedule your hearing at least 2 weeks before your scheduled hearing. You’ll receive a notice in the mail at least 30 days before your hearing is scheduled. Or you can contact your Veterans Service Organization at any time during the appeals process to get help with requesting a hearing.įind a Veterans Service Organization How will I know when my hearing is scheduled? An in-person hearing at the Board in Washington, DC.This can sometimes delay your hearing, because judges have to be scheduled to travel to your local VA office. An in-person hearing at your local VA office.VA can usually schedule video hearings sooner than in-person hearings. This takes place at your local VA office (or another facility close to you). A videoconference hearing at your local VA office.If you choose this option, you can send a letter to the Board that delivers the same message as what you would have said at a hearing.

The form will ask you to choose 1 of these 4 options: You can request a Board hearing when you fill out your VA Form 9. Schedule your Board hearing How do I request a Board hearing?

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