⚡ Quick Access Tools
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Estimate your benefits, find official VA forms, and take the next step fast.
VA Disability Calculator (2026)
Estimate your combined VA disability rating using the VA’s actual whole-person math. Updated for 2026 compensation rates.
Open Calculator →VA Dependency Calculator (2026)
See how adding a spouse, children, or dependent parent changes your monthly VA disability compensation amount.
Open Calculator →VA Forms Library
Download the most commonly used VA forms in one place, including DBQs, intent to file, and statements in support of claim.
Browse Forms →Meet VetClaimAgent
Not sure what to file or what comes next? Ask questions and get plain-English guidance based on your specific situation.
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Explore VA Benefits
Learn what to prepare before you apply
Understand eligibility, evidence requirements, and common pitfalls so you do not file the wrong claim.
Disability Benefits
Eligibility, medical evidence requirements, claim timelines, common denial reasons, and how to increase your rating.
GI Bill Education
Chapter 33 Post-9/11, Chapter 30, transfer of entitlement, payment rates, and how to apply for education benefits.
VA Healthcare
How to enroll, priority groups, copay rates, what is covered, and how to manage your VA primary care and benefits.
How It Works
How VA disability benefits for veterans actually work
Understanding VA disability benefits for veterans starts with eligibility, medical evidence, and how the VA assigns ratings. Use our VA disability calculator to estimate your combined rating before you file.
Establish Eligibility
You need a current diagnosis, an in-service event, and a nexus linking the two. All three are required by the VA.
Learn about eligibility →File Intent to File
Protect your effective date immediately. An Intent to File gives you up to 12 months to gather evidence while locking in your start date.
File your ITF →Gather Evidence
Medical records, nexus letters, buddy statements, and DBQs. Use the VA Quick Start Guide to know exactly what you need.
Use the Quick Start Guide →Submit & Track
Submit through VA.gov, by mail, or with a VSO. Track your claim status online and respond to VA requests quickly.
Filing step-by-step →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about VA disability benefits
Plain-English answers to the questions veterans ask most.
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