After February 14, 2019, what option is no longer available for veterans regarding appeals?

The correct option highlights a significant change in the appeals process for veterans following the implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2018. After February 14, 2019, veterans are no longer able to opt into the legacy appeals process, which was the system that existed prior to the modernization reforms.

This reform introduced a new appeals framework aimed at streamlining and expediting the claims process. Under the new system, veterans must choose from three different lanes for their appeals: the Higher-Level Review lane, the Supplemental Claim lane, or the Notice of Disagreement lane, effectively eliminating the option to revert to the outdated legacy system.

The other options provided remain available to veterans. Filing for new claims continues to be a fundamental right for veterans seeking benefits; requesting expedited processing can still occur under certain circumstances, and submitting new evidence is also permissible within the established claims process. Each of these avenues allows veterans to continue pursuing their claims without needing to revert to the previously available legacy appeal process.