VA Form 20-10207: Priority Processing Request
VA Form 20-10207 asks VA to move a pending claim to the front of the line because of a qualifying circumstance such as terminal illness, extreme financial hardship, or homelessness.
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What is VA Form 20-10207?
VA Form 20-10207, Priority Processing Request, is how a claimant asks VA to expedite a pending claim. Qualifying circumstances listed on the form include things such as extreme financial hardship, homelessness or risk of homelessness, terminal illness, ALS, very seriously ill or injured status, former prisoner of war status, Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipient status, and advanced age.
The form identifies the claimant, the pending claim, and the basis for priority processing, and it tells you what supporting evidence helps for each category, such as an eviction notice or collection letters for financial hardship, or medical evidence of a terminal diagnosis. VA decides whether the claim qualifies for expedited handling.
Who files VA Form 20-10207?
- Veterans with a pending claim who face extreme financial hardship, homelessness, or risk of homelessness
- Claimants with a terminal illness, ALS, or a very serious illness or injury
- Former prisoners of war, Medal of Honor recipients, and Purple Heart recipients
- Survivors or representatives requesting expedited handling of a pending claim
How to fill out VA Form 20-10207
- Enter your identifying information and details about the pending claim.
- Check the qualifying circumstance that applies to you.
- Attach or identify supporting evidence for that circumstance, such as an eviction notice, medical records, or award documentation.
- Sign and date the form.
- Submit it online through va.gov, upload it to your claim, or mail it to the VA Claims Intake Center address in the form instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need evidence to get priority processing?
It strongly helps. VA generally looks for documentation matching the category, for example an eviction or foreclosure notice for financial hardship, or medical evidence of a terminal condition. Some statuses, like Medal of Honor recipient, VA can verify from its own records.
Does priority processing change the outcome of my claim?
No. It only affects the order in which the claim is worked. The evidence requirements and decision standards are the same; the claim is just handled ahead of routine workload.