Intent to file
Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC
Notifies VA that you plan to file certain claims and may preserve a potential effective date while you prepare.
Purpose and use
Use before a complete claim when you need more time and the intended benefit accepts an intent to file.
When not to use it
An intent to file is not a completed claim and does not replace the benefit application.
Who completes and signs it?
- Completed by
- veteran or claimant
- Signed by
- veteran or claimant
- Availability
- online and pdf
- Submission
- follow current form instructions
Always start with the official page
Open the current VA version.
Check the revision, instructions, signature requirements, and delivery options immediately before use.
Read before use
Important limitations
- Verify the current revision and submission instructions on the official VA page before signing or sending the form.
- This planner identifies forms that may fit a situation; it does not determine eligibility or filing strategy.