Start here to claim service-connected disability benefits for the first time or reopen a denied claim.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
7 fields to prepare
Protect Your Effective Date
VA Form 21-0966
Disability Compensation
Notify the VA that you plan to file a disability claim and preserve your potential backpay date.
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4 fields to prepare
Personal Statement for Your Claim
VA Form 21-4138
Disability Compensation
Explain symptoms, events, flare-ups, or claim details in your own words.
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3 fields to prepare
PTSD Stressor Statement
VA Form 21-0781
Disability Compensation
Describe the traumatic event(s) during service that caused your PTSD. Required for PTSD claims.
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4 fields to prepare
Request a Higher Disability Rating
VA Form 21-0779
Disability Compensation
Ask the VA to increase your disability percentage because your condition has gotten worse.
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1 fields to prepare
Individual Unemployability Benefits
VA Form 21-8940
Disability Compensation
Apply for full disability pay if your service-connected condition prevents you from holding a steady job.
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1 fields to prepare
Protect Your Effective Date
VA Form 21-0966
Disability Compensation
Notify the VA that you plan to file a disability claim and preserve your potential backpay date.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
6 fields to prepare
Buddy / Lay Statement
VA Form 21-10210
Disability Compensation
Use statements from family, friends, or fellow service members to support your claim.
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7 fields to prepare
Personal Statement for Your Claim
VA Form 21-4138
Disability Compensation
Explain symptoms, events, flare-ups, or claim details in your own words.
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5 fields to prepare
Submit New Evidence
VA Form 20-0995
Appeals
File a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence after a VA decision.
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9 fields to prepare
Add Dependents
VA Form 21-686c
Dependents
Add a spouse, child, or dependent parent to your VA compensation.
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11 fields to prepare
Enroll in VA Health Care
VA Form 10-10EZ
Medical
Sign up to receive VA medical care at a VA clinic or hospital near you.
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13 fields to prepare
Request Pertaining to Military Records
SF 180
Other
Use this form to request military service records, including the Report of Separation (DD Form 214), from the National Personnel Records Center.
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14 fields to prepare
Declaration of Financial Hardship
Declaration of Financial Hardship
Other
Submit this declaration to demonstrate financial hardship in connection with VA debt relief, waiver requests, or other VA financial benefit programs.
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12 fields to prepare
Financial Status Report
VA Form 5655
Other
Provide financial information to VA to request a waiver, compromise offer, or extended payment plan for a VA debt.
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22 fields to prepare
Notice of Disagreement
VA Form 21-0958
Appeals
File a Notice of Disagreement to disagree with a VA rating decision and begin the legacy appeals process.
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11 fields to prepare
Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party
VA Form 21-0845
Other
Authorize VA to disclose information from your VA records to a third party, such as a family member, attorney, or VSO.
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13 fields to prepare
Request for Consent to Release Information from Individual's Records
VA Form 3288
Other
Request the release of information from your VA records to yourself or to another individual or organization.
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10 fields to prepare
Consent to Release Information from VA Files
Form OGC
Other
Provide consent for the VA Office of General Counsel to release information from your VA files, typically in connection with litigation or legal proceedings.
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11 fields to prepare
Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative
VA Form 21-22a
Other
Appoint an individual (attorney, claims agent, or VSO officer) to represent you in your VA claim or appeal.
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14 fields to prepare
Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals
VA Form 9
Appeals
Legacy appeal form for cases decided before February 19, 2019. For appeals on decisions made after February 19, 2019, use VA Form 10182 (Board Appeal) instead.
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12 fields to prepare
Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death
VA Form 95
Other
File a claim against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for damage to property, personal injury, or death caused by a VA employee's negligent or wrongful act.
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14 fields to prepare
Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States
DD Form 293
Appeals
Apply to the Discharge Review Board (DRB) of your branch of service to upgrade or change your military discharge status.
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16 fields to prepare
Request for Employment Information in Connection with Claim for Disability Benefits
VA Form 21-4192
Employment
Request that your employer provide employment and earnings information to VA in support of your disability compensation or TDIU claim.
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16 fields to prepare
Request for Approval of School Attendance
VA Form 21-674
Education
Request approval for educational benefits for your dependent child
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4 fields to prepare
Notice of Disagreement
VA Form 21-0847
Appeals
Appeal a VA decision if you disagree with the rating or benefits awarded
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3 fields to prepare
Authorize Medical Record Release
VA Form 21-4142
Medical
Allow the VA to request your private medical records from doctors or hospitals.
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3 fields to prepare
Request for Approval of School Attendance - Spouse
VA Form 21-674b
Education
Request educational benefits for surviving spouse
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1 fields to prepare
Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals
VA Form 10182
Appeals
Request a Board review of your VA decision by a Veterans Law Judge.
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1 fields to prepare
Request a Higher-Level Review
VA Form 20-0996
Appeals
Ask a senior reviewer to carefully re-examine your VA decision for errors.
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1 fields to prepare
Doctor's Disability Questionnaire (DBQ)
VA Form 21-0960 (DBQ)
Medical
Your doctor fills this out to document your specific condition — helps the VA rate your disability.
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1 fields to prepare
Mental Health Disorders Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ)
VA Form 21-0960P-2
Medical
Used to document mental health conditions (other than PTSD) for VA disability claims
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1 fields to prepare
List Medical Providers
VA Form 21-4142a
Medical
Provide a list of your medical providers so the VA can request relevant records.
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1 fields to prepare
Declaration - Marriage
VA Form 21-686c-1
Dependents
Report marriage to VA
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1 fields to prepare
Report a Divorce or Annulment
VA Form 21-686c-2
Dependents
Notify the VA that your marriage has ended so your dependent benefits are updated correctly.
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1 fields to prepare
Report a New Child
VA Form 21-686c-3
Dependents
Notify the VA of a newly born or adopted child to add them as a dependent for extra benefits.
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1 fields to prepare
Apply for Vocational Rehab (Voc Rehab)
VA Form 21-8261
Employment
Get job training, education, and career support paid for by the VA due to your service-connected disability.
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1 fields to prepare
Apply for a VA Home Loan
VA Form 26-1820
Housing
Use your VA benefits to purchase, refinance, or adapt a home with favorable loan terms.
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1 fields to prepare
Submit New Evidence
VA Form 20-0995
Appeals
File a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence after a VA decision.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
0 fields to prepare
Enroll in VA Health Care
VA Form 10-10EZ
Medical
Sign up to receive VA medical care at a VA clinic or hospital near you.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
0 fields to prepare
Appoint a Veterans Service Rep (VSO)
VA Form 21-22
Other
Lets a VSO (like DAV, VFW, or American Legion) represent you and help manage your VA claims for free.
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1 fields to prepare
Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals
VA Form 10182
Appeals
Request a Board review of your VA decision by a Veterans Law Judge.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
0 fields to prepare
Submit New Evidence
VA Form 20-0995
Appeals
File a supplemental claim with new and relevant evidence after a VA decision.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
8 fields to prepare
Request a Higher-Level Review
VA Form 20-0996
Appeals
Ask a senior reviewer to carefully re-examine your VA decision for errors.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
8 fields to prepare
Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals
VA Form 10182
Appeals
Request a Board review of your VA decision by a Veterans Law Judge.
Review the official form on VA.gov.
8 fields to prepare
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