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If you’re requesting a hearing with a Veterans Law Judge and you don’t want to travel to a VA location, you can choose to have a virtual hearing. Find out how to request a virtual hearing

(also called a “virtual tele-hearing”).

You don’t need to travel to a VA facility to speak with a judge. You can have a hearing virtually.

You can join a virtual hearing from your home or any place with a strong internet connection. You’ll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone.

You can have family members or caregivers with you during your virtual hearing.

If you’re working with an accredited representative like a VSO, they can help you prepare for your virtual hearing. They can also join your virtual hearing and help you present information

to the judge.

You and your accredited representative can join the virtual hearing from separate locations. Or you can join together from the same location.

You can request a virtual hearing for a Board Appeal at either of these points in the process:

When we schedule your virtual hearing, we’ll send you an email with the date and time. You’ll receive this information at least 30 days before your virtual hearing. 

When we email you the date and time of your virtual hearing, we’ll include a test link for your device. Select the test link from the device you plan to use for your virtual hearing.

We encourage you to test your device at least 2 days before your virtual hearing. This will help you confirm that your audio and video are working.

You’ll need to use one of the internet browsers listed here to join your virtual hearing. 

We recommend that you use Google Chrome. If you can’t use Google Chrome, you can also use Microsoft Edge. 

We recommend that you use Google Chrome. If you can’t use Google Chrome, you can also use Microsoft Edge. 

We recommend that you use Google Chrome. If you can’t use Google Chrome, you can also use Safari or Microsoft Edge. 

If you need technical help setting up your device or joining your virtual hearing, call us at 855-519-7116 (TTY: 711).

Note: This phone number is only for technical issues. We won’t be able to answer questions about your appeal. If you have questions about your appeal, call us at 800-923-8387 (TTY: 711).