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Forms to start or expand your VA disability compensation claim.

VA 21-0966⚡ File this first

Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension

File this FIRST — before anything else. It locks in your effective date for up to one year, meaning back pay starts from today even if your full claim takes months to complete. Takes minutes to submit.

VA 21-526EZ

Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits

The primary form to file a new disability claim or claim for additional conditions.

VA 21-0781

Statement in Support of Claimed Mental Disorder(s) — PTSD

Used to describe the in-service stressor event(s) for a PTSD claim.

VA 21-0781a

Statement in Support of Claim for PTSD — Personal Assault

For PTSD claims related to military sexual trauma (MST) or other personal assault.

VA 21-8940

Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (TDIU)

Request total disability rating based on inability to maintain gainful employment.

VA 21-4142

Authorization to Disclose Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Authorizes private doctors and medical providers to release records to the VA.

VA 21-4142a

General Release for Medical Provider Information

Supplement to 21-4142 for listing additional medical providers.

Forms to submit buddy statements, lay evidence, and personal statements.

VA 21-10210

Lay/Witness Statement

The official buddy statement form. Used by the veteran, family members, or fellow service members to provide firsthand testimony.

VA 21-4138

Statement in Support of Claim

A general-purpose statement form for submitting personal statements or additional information to the VA.

Forms to challenge a VA decision you disagree with.

VA 20-0995

Decision Review Request — Supplemental Claim

Submit new and relevant evidence not previously considered. Most common first appeal option.

VA 20-0996

Decision Review Request — Higher-Level Review

Request a senior VA rater review your case for errors. No new evidence allowed.

VA 10182

Decision Review Request — Board of Veterans' Appeals (Notice of Disagreement)

Appeal to a Veterans Law Judge. Three dockets: Direct Review, Evidence Submission, or Hearing Request.

Appoint a VSO, attorney, or claims agent to help with your claim.

VA 21-22

Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative

Appoint a VSO (DAV, VFW, American Legion, etc.) to represent you. Free service.

VA 21-22a

Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative

Appoint an individual (attorney or accredited claims agent) to represent you.

Enroll in VA healthcare and related benefits.

VA 10-10EZ

Application for Health Benefits

Apply for VA health care enrollment. Required to access VA medical facilities.

VA 10-10d

Application for CHAMPVA Benefits

Healthcare coverage for dependents of veterans rated 100% permanent and total.

Apply for GI Bill and other VA education benefits for school, training, and apprenticeships.

VA 22-1990

Application for VA Education Benefits

The main form to apply for GI Bill benefits (Post-9/11, Montgomery, REAP, etc.) for yourself. Start here if you have never used VA education benefits.

VA 22-1990E

Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits

For dependents (spouse or child) applying to use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits transferred to them by an active-duty service member.

VA 22-1995

Request for Change of Program or Place of Training

Notify the VA when you change schools, change your degree program, or switch between education benefit programs.

VA 22-5490

Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits

For survivors and dependents applying for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA / Chapter 35).

VA 22-5495

Dependents' Request for Change of Program or Place of Training

For dependents and survivors already receiving Chapter 35 benefits who need to change schools or programs.

Request your service records — essential for any VA claim.

VA SF-180

Request Pertaining to Military Records

Used to request your DD-214, service records, and medical records from the National Archives.

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