Canada. Veterans Review and Appeal Board
Record #: OCR3004 | Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | English, toll free 1-800-450-8006 * French, toll free 1-877-368-0859 |
Fax | 1-855-850-4644 |
info@vrab-tacra.gc.ca | |
Website | www.vrab-tacra.gc.ca |
Social Media | ![]() |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | An agency in the 211 Eastern Region service area. |
Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
Established | 1995 |
Primary Executive | Thomas Jarmyn, Chair |
Alternate Executive | Danielle Gauthier, Head of Communications; Phone: (Business) 902-566-8575; Email: Danielle.Gauthier@canada.ca |
Funding | Federal |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Independent avenue of appeal for disability decisions made by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC, the Department). * Provides applicants with two levels of redress for disability pension and disability award decisions and the final level of appeal for War Veterans Allowance claims. Applicants have access to free representation (case preparation and presentation at Board hearings); Review Hearing: First level of redress, the only time in the process when applicants may appear before the decision-makers to provide oral evidence and tell their story. Appeal Hearing: Second level of redress, a further opportunity for the representative to make oral or written arguments in support of a claim |
Hours | Irregular, call for details |
Areas Served | Canada |
Eligibility | Traditional Veterans, Canadian Forces members and Veterans, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their families |
Application | General inquiries : call, write or send an email (note: email is not secure) * visit website for details, check Frequently Asked Questions section before calling |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Charlottetown |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 9900 Charlottetown, PE C1A 8V7 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
HCSD Sub Heading | Consumer Protection / Complaints |
Service Categories | Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices ~ Veterans ; Veteran Benefits Assistance |