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Basic forms

Available for Download. All links are directly from the VA website.

Standard claims form 21-526EZ

Use this form when you want to file a new claim or claim for an increase.

Intent to file 21-0966

Use this form to lock in your date for future claims up to a year out.

Statement in support of claim 21-4138

Use this form when you want to add a statement to your claim.

PTSD Form 21-0781

Use this form when you're filing a claim for PTSD. It gives the VA extra details about your stressor event.

TDIU 21-8940

Use this form when you want to apply for benefits based on unemployability due to service-connected conditions. You need either one disability at 60% or one disability at 40% along with separate disabilities totaling 70%.

Employment information 21-4192

Use this form to accompany your application for TDIU.

Lay/Witness statement 21-10210

Use this form if you have someone writing a statement on your behalf.

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Forms for appeals

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Supplemental claim 20-0995

Use this form when you have new and relevant evidence to submit for a denied condtion.

Higher level of review 20-0996

Use this form when you want a decision review officer to look at your previously denied claim. Must be filed within a year of decision.

Board Appeal VA 10182

Use this form to appeal directly to the board of veteran appeals.

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Miscellaneous forms

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Dependency form 21-686c

Use this form to add or remove dependents.

Direct deposit form 29-0309

Use this form to either enroll or change your direct deposit information with the VA.

Authorization to Disclose Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs 21-4142

Use VA Form 21-4142 to give the VA permission to obtain your personal information from a non-VA source like a private doctor or hospital. Examples of personal information may include your medical treatment, hospitalizations, psychotherapy, or outpatient care.

General Release for Medical Provider Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs 21-4142a

Use VA Form 21-4142a to give the VA permission to get medical provider information from a non-VA source like a private doctor or hospital. This will allow the VA to gather information like the name and address of a facility and your medical treatment dates.

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