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Useful VA Links and Forms

Every VA.gov page and form referenced in this guide, in one place. All links open the official VA.gov site in a new tab.

File a New Disability Claim

VA Form 21-526EZ

VA.gov: Application for Disability Compensation

Evidence Needed for a Disability Claim

VA.gov: Evidence Needed for Your Disability Claim

Intent to File

VA Form 21-0966

VA.gov: Intent to File Form

Upload Evidence

VA.gov: Upload Supporting Evidence

Private Medical Record Authorization

VA Form 21-4142

VA.gov: Authorization to Disclose Information to VA

Lay or Buddy Statement

VA Form 21-10210

VA.gov: Lay/Witness Statement

Supplemental Claim

VA Form 20-0995

VA.gov: Supplemental Claim Form

Higher-Level Review

VA Form 20-0996

VA.gov: Higher-Level Review Form

Board Appeal

VA Form 10182

VA.gov: Board Appeal Form

Understanding Your Decision-Review Rights

VA Form 20-0998

VA.gov: Your Right to Seek Review of Our Decision

C&P / VA Claim Exams

VA.gov: VA Claim Exam Information

Find a VA-Accredited Representative

VA.gov: Accredited Representative and VSO Information