VA Seeks Feedback on New Priority Claims Form
Published Date: 6/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for public feedback by July 8, 2026, on a new form that helps speed up urgent claims for veterans who need quick attention. This form collects info to spot and prioritize those special cases, making sure veterans get faster help when it matters most. It won’t cost veterans money but will take about 7 minutes to fill out.
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VA Priority Processing Request Form
If you are a veteran, you can use a new VA form (VA Form 20-10207, OMB Control No. 2900-NEW) to request priority processing of an urgent claim so VA can identify and speed up cases in urgent or immediate need. The form costs you nothing and takes about 7 minutes to fill out one time. VA estimates 54,685 respondents per year and a total annual burden of 6,380 hours; comments are requested by July 8, 2026.
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