VA Resources

Official links, forms, and helpful tools to support your VA disability claim journey.

Official VA Resources

VA.gov - Main Portal

Official VA website for all services and benefits

eBenefits

Manage your VA benefits and documents

VA Claims Status Tracker

Check the status of your disability claim

VERA - VA Appointment Scheduler

Schedule appointments with the VA

Forms & Applications

VA Form 21-526EZ

Application for Disability Compensation

VA Form 21-0966 (Intent to File)

Intent to File a Claim for Compensation

VA Form 21-4138

Statement in Support of Claim

VA Form 20-0995

Supplemental Claim for Increase

VA Form 20-0996

Higher-Level Review Request

All VA Forms

Complete database of VA forms

Records & Evidence

National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)

Request military service records

My HealtheVet

Access VA medical records and health tools

Request Military Records (SF-180)

Standard form for requesting records

Medical & DBQs

VA DBQ Forms

Disability Benefits Questionnaires for medical evidence

VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)

Official rating criteria for conditions

M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual

The manual VA raters use to decide claims

Appeals & Legal

Board of Veterans Appeals

Appeal decisions to the Board

VA Office of General Counsel

Find accredited representatives and attorneys

38 CFR - VA Regulations

Full text of VA regulations

Veterans Service Organizations

The American Legion

Largest VSO with free claims assistance

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Service organization for combat veterans

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Free claims assistance and advocacy

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Specializes in spinal cord injuries

AMVETS

Free benefits assistance

Find Accredited VSO

Official VA VSO search tool

Contact Numbers

VA Benefits Hotline

1-800-827-1000 (M-F 8am-9pm ET)

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1 (24/7)

Health Care Appointment Line

1-877-222-8387

White House VA Hotline

1-855-948-2311 (Complaints & concerns)

VA Disability Calculator

Calculate your estimated monthly compensation based on rating and dependents.

State Benefits Database

Discover additional benefits your state offers beyond federal VA benefits.