Application for Disability Compensation
The primary form for claiming service-connected disability benefits. If a condition from your military service is affecting your life, this is where you start.
VA Form 21-0966Intent to File
A 5-minute placeholder that locks in your effective date while you gather evidence. Can be worth thousands of dollars in back pay — file this first.
VA Form 21-4138Statement in Support of Claim
Your personal statement or a buddy statement from a fellow service member. One of the most powerful — and most overlooked — documents in any VA claim.
VA Form 21-22Appoint VSO Representative
Authorizes a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) — like DAV, VFW, or American Legion — to access your VA records and represent you for free.
Supplemental Claim
Got denied but have new evidence? A Supplemental Claim lets you submit new and relevant records, nexus letters, or buddy statements for a fresh look.
VA Form 20-0996Higher-Level Review
Ask a senior VA reviewer to look at the same evidence and check for errors. No new evidence allowed — best when the VA made a clear mistake.
VA Form 10182Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement)
Appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Three options: direct review, evidence submission, or a hearing before a judge. Highest success rate, longest timeline.
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