VA Resources and Forms

The links below provide access to official VA disability compensation forms, decision review forms, and claim resources. These forms may be useful when filing a new VA disability claim, submitting evidence, responding to a VA decision, or reviewing appeal options.

VA forms can be confusing, and the correct form depends on the type of claim, the decision date, the evidence available, and the issue being appealed. If you have received a VA rating decision or are unsure what to file next, contact The Disability Claim Center before submitting documents. 

                   File for VA Disability Compensation Online 

•  https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/startThe

                   Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits — VA Form 21-526EZ 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-526ez/

                   Evidence Needed for Your VA Disability Claim 

• https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/evidence-needed/

                  Authorization to Disclose Information to VA — VA Form 21-4142 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-4142/

                  General Release for Medical Provider Information — VA Form 21-4142a 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-4142a/

                  Statement in Support of Claim — VA Form 21-4138 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-4138/

                  Lay/Witness Statement — VA Form 21-10210 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-10210/

                  Choosing a VA Decision Review Option 

• https://www.va.gov/resources/choosing-a-decision-review-option/

                  File a Supplemental Claim Online 

• https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews

                  Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim — VA Form 20-0995 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/20-0995/

                  Request a Higher-Level Review Online 

• https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/higher-level-review/request-higher-level-review-form-20-0996/start

                  Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review — VA Form 20-0996 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/20-0996/

                  Request a Board Appeal Online 

• https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/board-appeal/request-board-appeal-form-10182/introduction

                  Decision Review Request: Board Appeal — VA Form 10182 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/10182/

Some VA disability compensation claims require additional forms depending on the issue. These may include an intent to file, individual unemployability, dependent benefits, or mental health/PTSD-related forms.

Do not file extra forms just because they are available. The correct form depends on the type of claim, the evidence, and the benefit being requested.

                  Intent to File a Claim — VA Form 21-0966 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-0966/

                  Individual Unemployability — VA Form 21-8940 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-8940/

                  Add or Remove Dependents — VA Form 21-686c 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-686c/

                  Mental Health/PTSD Statement — VA Form 21-0781 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-0781/

                  Statement in Support of Claim — VA Form 21-4138 

• https://www.va.gov/forms/21-4138/