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Ways to file
VA provides online disability claim filing, plus methods involving forms, mail, and accredited representatives. Filing methods, current forms, and deadlines should be checked on VA.gov.
Organize information first
Keep your separation documents, service treatment records, relevant medical evidence, and a personal inventory of available records together. This is an organizational checklist, not a determination of what an individual should claim.
After submission
VA may request additional evidence or schedule a claim examination. Use VA.gov or the contact information in your VA correspondence to follow your case.
Important boundary
This independent website stores your documents for your own use. Uploading records here does not submit a claim to VA or notify VA of a filing date.
Key things to know
- Review the official application process and current forms.
- Keep copies of service records and relevant medical documentation.
- Actual applications and authenticated services must be completed through official VA channels.
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOURCE
Verify current requirements with VA
Official page address: https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/