Disability Claims
File your first claim, request an increase, or appeal a decision. Always use a free VSO — they win more often than solo filers.
Tax-free monthly compensation for injuries or illnesses connected to your service. Free help from an accredited VSO is strongly recommended.
Next step
Do NOT file alone. Find a free accredited VSO at va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative first.
Documents to bring
Veteran Service Officers file VA claims for you at no cost. They know the traps and win more often than solo filers.
Next step
Search by ZIP at va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative. DAV, VFW, and American Legion all have free VSOs.
Three lanes: Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Deadlines are strict (usually 1 year).
Next step
Read va.gov/decision-reviews to pick a lane, then file with a VSO. Do NOT let the 1-year clock run out.
Official chart of how the VA rates every recognized condition. Know what evidence supports which percentage.
Next step
Look up your condition in 38 CFR Part 4 before your C&P exam.
Expanded VA benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, and other toxins. Presumptive conditions get faster approvals.
Next step
Enroll in the VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, then file a claim for presumptive conditions.
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