About the SSOC and a formal appeal
The enclosed SSOC is an update to the SOC sent before. A formal appeal means a completed and signed VA Form 9, and the letter says the same information may also go in a letter.
FL1-28
Supplemental Statement of the Case
- Agency
- VA
- Revision
- August 2008
- Fillable fields
- 5
- Pages
- 2
- Official source
- VA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
VA Form FL1-28: Supplemental Statement of the Case
VA Form FL1-28 is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter that VA's page names Supplemental Statement of the Case. VA's page lists it as related to VACO. VA sends it with an enclosed Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC), which the letter calls an update to the Statement of the Case (SOC) sent before. The letter explains how to respond, based on whether the person wishes to have the appeal considered by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
The letter is two pages and has no fields for the person who receives it. It says a formal appeal means a completed and signed VA Form 9, Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, and then gives two sets of instructions: one for continuing the appeal and one for not continuing it, each split by whether a formal appeal was already filed. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's in VA Form FL1-28
1a: continuing, formal appeal filed
A response to the SSOC is optional. The letter says you have 30 days from the date of this letter to respond, with no special form to use.
1b: continuing, no formal appeal yet
Complete a formal appeal and file it as soon as possible, with any response to the SSOC or prior SOC, and read the VA Form 9 instructions about how long you have to file it.
2a: not continuing, formal appeal filed
The letter says to write as soon as possible and let VA know the appeal is being withdrawn.
2b: not continuing, no formal appeal yet
The letter says nothing needs to be done, and VA will close the appeal when the time limit for filing a formal appeal runs out.
Evidence reminder
More evidence about the claim may always be sent, but the letter says not to delay filing a formal appeal because of it, as this will not necessarily extend the time to file.
How to respond to VA Form FL1-28
- 1
Read the enclosed SSOC
The letter says the information in it will help you decide how to respond.
- 2
Pick the matching instructions
The letter says to select one of two sets of instructions, based on whether you wish to have your appeal considered by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
- 3
Check whether a formal appeal was filed
Each set splits into a, for a formal appeal already filed, and b, for one not filed yet.
- 4
Write to VA if responding
The letter says there is no special form. You can simply write and say in your own words what you disagree with in the SSOC and why.
- 5
File or withdraw as the letter says
The letter says filing means bringing the formal appeal to the office and giving it to VA, or mailing it. A withdrawal is a letter to VA saying so.
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Responding and deadlines
Response window
For a person who already filed a formal appeal and wishes to continue, the letter says you have 30 days from the date of this letter to respond, and that the response is optional.
Formal appeal timing
The letter says to read the instructions that come with VA Form 9 about how long you have to file it, and says you can lose your right to appeal if you do not file your formal appeal on time.
Where it goes
The letter says filing means bringing the appeal to this office and giving it to VA, or mailing it. It prints no address.
Edition
The PDF footer reads FL 1-28 AUG 2008 (RS), matching the August 2008 revision date on VA's page. It prints no OMB number.
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Who uses VA Form FL1-28?
VA prepares and sends the letter. The person appealing reads it with the enclosed SSOC.
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Questions about Form FL1-28
What is VA Form FL1-28?
It is the VA letter sent with a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC), which the letter calls an update to the Statement of the Case (SOC) sent before. It explains how to respond.
Does VA Form FL1-28 need to be filled out?
The letter has no fields for the person who receives it. It says there is no special form for a response to the SSOC; you can write in your own words what you disagree with and why.
How long is there to respond to the SSOC?
For someone who already filed a formal appeal and wishes to continue, the letter says you have 30 days from the date of this letter to respond, and that the response is optional.
What does the letter mean by a formal appeal?
A completed and signed VA Form 9, Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, like the one enclosed with the SOC. The letter says the same information may also go in a letter.
What if I no longer want to continue the appeal?
If a formal appeal was filed, the letter says to write as soon as possible to withdraw it. If not, it says nothing needs to be done and VA will close the appeal when the time limit for filing runs out.
Can more evidence be sent?
The letter says you may always send more evidence about the claim you are appealing, but should not delay filing your formal appeal because of it, as this will not necessarily extend your time to file.