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VA Forms Library

The forms that come up most in VA disability claims, in plain English — each links straight to the current, official version on VA.gov. Nothing to sign up for, nothing hosted here.

Filing a claim
VA Form 21-526EZ
Application for Disability Compensation
The main form for filing a VA disability claim.
Download Form 21-526EZ — Official VA PDF ↗
VA Form 21-0966
Intent to File a Claim
Locks in your effective date while you gather evidence — often worth months of back pay. See: effective dates & back pay →
Download Form 21-0966 — Official VA PDF ↗
Evidence & statements
VA Form 21-4138
Statement in Support of Claim
For your own account of events and for buddy statements from those who served with you. See: the evidence checklist →
Download Form 21-4138 — Official VA PDF ↗
VA Form 20-10208
Document Evidence Submission
Used to submit supporting evidence, including private medical records or opinions, for a VA claim.
Download Form 20-10208 — Official VA PDF ↗
After a denial
VA Form 20-0995
Supplemental Claim
Reopens a decided claim with new and relevant evidence — like a nexus letter. See: winning after a denial →
Download Form 20-0995 — Official VA PDF ↗
Unemployability
VA Form 21-8940
Application for TDIU
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability — the 100% pay rate without a 100% rating. See: TDIU explained →
Download Form 21-8940 — Official VA PDF ↗

These are links to official forms hosted on VA.gov. We are not affiliated with the VA or any government agency. Always confirm you are using the current version of a form before submitting.

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