When submitting a supplemental claim, what must be included?

When submitting a supplemental claim, it is essential to include new and relevant evidence. This type of claim allows a veteran to provide additional information or evidence that was not available at the time of the previous claim decision. By introducing this new evidence, the veteran may demonstrate that the claim should be reevaluated based on updated facts or conditions that could influence the outcome.

Submitting only previously submitted documents does not fulfill the requirement for a supplemental claim, as the purpose is to enhance the record with fresh information that could impact the decision. Similarly, including just the previous claim decision or relying solely on witness statements without new evidence will not meet the criteria for reevaluating the claim. The focus of a supplemental claim is to add tangible, relevant proof to support the case effectively.