I have been getting the title of the this alot.

Yes, you can add evidence to a VA disability claim after it has been submitted, as long as the claim is still open (not yet decided). Great example, is you decide to have a provider complete the VAs DBQ as your medical evidence is limited and it was after you already pressed submit. Some claims take several months so you shouldn’t worry about not submitting it.

Here are your options depending on the stage of your claim:

✅ If the claim is still in progress (Pending / Under Review):

You can submit additional evidence directly via:

• VA.gov (log in → go to your claim → “Upload documents”) Only method I recommend
  • Mail to: Department of Veterans Affairs
    Claims Intake Center
    PO Box 4444
    Janesville, WI 53547-4444
    (Use a VA Form 21-4138 or 20-10210 to explain what you’re submitting)
  • Fax: 844-531-7818 (for domestic) or 248-524-4260 (international)

Be sure to include:

• Your VA file number or SSN
• The specific claim it relates to
• A clear description of what the evidence is and why it’s relevant

If a decision has already been made: (you got your claim letter back from the VA)

You cannot just “add” evidence—you’ll need to take one of these steps:

Scenario	Action	Form
You’re still within the 1-year appeal window	File a Supplemental Claim	VA Form 20-0995. do it online and your lay letters don’t have to be on the official form
You think a clear error was made	File a Higher-Level Review	VA Form 20-0996 do it online and your lay letters don’t have to be on the official form
You want a hearing with a judge (last last resort)	File a Board Appeal (18 months!)	VA Form 10182 do it online and your lay letters don’t have to be on the official form

In all three cases, you can submit new evidence (except during Higher-Level Review, where no new evidence is allowed).

Hope this helps folks out there!