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You can file a Supplemental Claim if you meet at least 1 of these requirements:
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  • You have a condition that we now consider presumptive

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You can file a Supplemental Claim if you have new and relevant evidence that we didn’t consider before or you have a condition that we now consider presumptive.

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Call us at 800-827-0648 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Last updated: May 10, 2023