See below for important links to forms and hotlines for veterans. Relevant updates within the VA system and information related to veteran's law can also be found below.
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Obtaining the Resources You Need for an MST-Related DisabilityMilitary sexual trauma, or MST, can have a long-lasting impact on survivors. While the VA doesn’t recognize MST as a disability, related conditions may qualify.
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The PACT Action’s Provisions for Surviving RelativesThe federal PACT Act has a list of over 20 new presumptive conditions, extending eligibility for survivor benefits to previously-denied claimants.
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Avoiding Fraud by Entrusting Your TDIU Claim to an Accredited VA AttorneyUnlike VA claims coaches, accredited VA disability attorneys are held to a rigid standard and often have years of experience handling unemployability claims.
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Writing a Buddy Letter or Affidavit in Support of a VA Benefits ClaimVA Form 21-10210, Lay Witness Statement, can be used to supplement a new benefits claim, an appeal, or a request for a higher disability rating. Learn more here.
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How to Complete VA Form 21-4192, Request for Employment Information in Connection With Claim for Disability BenefitsDepartment of Veterans Affairs Form 21-4192 is used to collect information from an individual unemployability applicant’s most recent employer.
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How to Complete VA Form 21-8940, Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation Based on UnemployabilityVA Form 21-8940 is used to petition the Department of Veterans Affairs for increased compensation if a service-related disability makes it difficult to hold a job.
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Filing Out the Decision Review Request: Board Appeal Notice of Disagreement (Form 10182)Veterans can use VA Form 10182, Decision Review Request, to appeal adverse determinations to a Veterans Appeal Board.
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Filling Out the Application for Disability Compensation and Related Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ)Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-526EZ is the first step in opening a service-related disability claim for benefits.
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Understanding VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental ClaimVA Form 20-0995 provides Veterans with an opportunity to have the Department of Veterans Affairs reconsider an existing benefits determination.
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The PACT Act Expands the List of Recognized Presumptive Respiratory Conditions for VeteransThe PACT Act expands the list of recognized presumptive respiratory conditions for Veterans who may have been exposed to toxic fumes.
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What You Need to Know About Requesting a Higher-Level ReviewIf your Supplemental Claim request has been denied, you may still have options to receive benefits with VA Form 20-0996, Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review.
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5 Conditions That Are Often Secondary to PTSD in a Claim for VA Disability BenefitsIncluding secondary conditions in your VA disability application can increase your monthly benefits. Learn what conditions are often secondary to PTSD.