How to File a VA Disability Claim

VA Form 21-526EZ is used to apply for disability compensation. Here’s how to file it step by step:

  1. Download VA Form 21-526EZ.
  2. Provide personal information and military service history.
  3. List each claimed condition, with supporting evidence (service records, medical records, nexus letters).
  4. Sign and date the form.
  5. Submit through VA.gov, by mail, or at a VA regional office.

Tip: Use your VA Disability Calculator to estimate your combined rating before filing.

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