GDVS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operations Update
All GDVS offices, including our field offices, nursing homes, and cemeteries, will suspend in person meetings until further notice. Offices remain open for business, but veterans must call or email their local office for assistance.
Appeals Support
This office is open by appointment only.
(Note: This office only handles appeals. For status updates on pending benefits claims, please contact your VFSO.)
The GDVS Appeals Division assists veterans and their families who choose to dispute the disposition of their claims for veterans benefits. Additionally, the division provides support service for claims filed at GDVS Veterans Field Service Offices.
GDVS Appeals Officers assist veterans at personal or decision review officer (DRO) hearings before the local VA Hearing Officer or before the Board of Veterans Appeals from Washington, D.C.
The Appeals Division is located in the same building as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta VA Regional Office at 1700 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.
For additional information or assistance call the Appeals Division staff at 404-929-5345.
Hours: This office is open by appointment only, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Monday-Friday, except on state and federal holidays. To make an appointment, please contact the Appeals Division.