Disability compensation claim
Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits
Starts a VA disability compensation claim or requests an increased evaluation.
Purpose and use
Use for an original, new, secondary, or increased disability compensation claim when VA directs you to this application.
When not to use it
Do not use this form for a different benefit or review path unless current VA instructions identify it for that purpose.
Who completes and signs it?
- Completed by
- veteran or claimant
- Signed by
- veteran or claimant
- Availability
- online and pdf
- Submission
- online, 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.
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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.