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⚖️ VA Disability Claims

If you have an injury, illness, or condition connected to your military service, you may be eligible for monthly tax-free VA disability compensation. This guide covers how to file, where to get help, and trusted resources to ensure your claim is accurate, complete, and processed as quickly as possible.

📞 VA Disability Claims Help Line

Toll-free: 1-800-827-1000 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. ET) — va.gov/disability

🧭 What You Can Do Right Now

  • Call 1-800-827-1000 to get VA claims assistance over the phone.

  • Apply online using the official VA portal: File a VA Disability Claim.

  • Contact a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) for free, expert help filing your claim.

  • Gather your DD-214, medical records, and any supporting evidence.

  • Review the VA’s disability rating system: VA Disability Rating Info.

  • Use VeteranAssistant.com to locate other benefits once your claim is underway.

✔ Get your DD-214 to start your claim.

👉 Request your DD-214 here: Get My DD-214

🏛 VA Disability Claims Programs & Tools

  • VA Disability Compensation – Main application and eligibility hub → VA Disability

  • Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Program – Faster decision process if you submit all evidence up front — FDC Program

  • VA Presumptive Conditions List – Health issues the VA presumes are service-connected — Presumptive Conditions

  • VA eBenefits Portal – Track your claim status and submit evidence online — eBenefits Login

🔗 Claims Assistance Partners

  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Free claim filing, appeals, and evidence gathering — DAV Claims Help

  • American Legion – Service officers nationwide for VA claim help — Find a Legion Post

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – VA claims and appeals assistance — VFW VA Help

🧰 Appeals & Additional Support

  • VA Appeals Modernization – Understand your appeal options if denied — Appeals Process

  • Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) – Review cases denied at the VA level — BVA Info

  • Compensation & Pension (C&P) Exams – What to expect during the VA’s medical evaluation — C&P Exam Q&A’s

🗺 State & Local Claims Help

VSOs and local veteran offices can help gather evidence and file claims correctly. —

📌 Bonus Resources

🧾 Why Your DD-214 Matters

Your DD-214 is proof of your service and the foundation of your disability claim. Without it, you cannot proceed.

👉 Get Your DD-214 — Fast & Secure Click Here