Get Va Form 20 10206

How long does it take to get C File from VA? Due to the current VA Claims Backlog, if you request your C File electronically (via email) from the Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence Intake Center, you can expect to get your VA C File in 10-12 weeks.

Fill out the Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review (VA Form 20-0996). Bring your completed form to a VA regional office near you. You can also ask a regional benefit office for a copy of this form to fill out. Or you can call the VA toll-free hotline at 800-827-1000 to request a form.

When can I expect a response? The FOIA requires that the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) will respond in writing within 20 working days of receipt of your request. Under unusual circumstances, the agency may extend the response time by 10 more working days.

You may request records by U.S. Mail, fax, e-mail, in person, or over the phone. FOIA does not require that your request be in writing, nor do you need to specifically state that you are requesting records under FOIA.

THE OFFICE'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPONDING TO A FOIA REQUEST. The Office must respond to a request within five (5) working days of receiving it. “Day One” is considered the day after the request is received. The five-day period does not include weekends or holidays.

VBA Privacy Act Requests Submission of a social security number may aid in identification of records. Privacy Act requests may be submitted by individuals for their own records on VA Form 20-10206.

Your FOIA Rights You have the right to request to inspect or receive copies of public records, or both. You have the right to request that any charges for the requested records be estimated in advance. If you believe that your FOIA rights have been violated, you may file a petition in district or circuit court.

USE THIS FORM TO REQUEST A HIGHER-LEVEL REVIEW OF A DECISION YOU RECEIVED. A Higher-Level Review is a new review of an issue(s) previously decided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on the evidence of record at the time VA issued notice of the prior decision.