Frequently Asked Questions on Topics for the Entire Family, for your health and well being and more! FAQs - e-Benefits Appeals Status How do I appeal to BVA? I do not have a representative helping me with my appeal. How do I find one? What is a Power of Attorney? Is a Power of Attorney required? Do I need to have a BVA hearing? I have additional evidence to send to BVA. Where do I send it? What is a waiver of initial consideration of evidence by a local VA office? What is a docket number and how does it affect my appeal? Can I request that my appeal be advanced on BVA’s docket so it will be decided faster? What is a remand? My case has been transferred to another location (such as, the Regional Office (RO), Appeals Management Center (AMC), VA Medical Center (VAMC), VA Office of General Counsel (OGC), or National Cemetery Administration (NCA)). What happens now? Can I appeal a decision made by BVA? If there is a subject you think we need in the FAQ section, please contact us and let us know!