The Department of Veterans (VA) has announced that it is prioritizing veterans benefits appeals for victims in the Northern Mariana Islands who have been impacted by Super Typhoon Yutu. The Board is advancing the appeals for the Northern Mariana Islands municipalities determined to be disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). No action from Veterans or appellants is needed if their addresses are current. The appeals on docket (AoD) for this storm is expected to last until April 30, 2019. For a list of all affected areas, visit the VA Board of Veterans' Appeals website.