Created Specifically for Veterans and Military Retirees, Reservists, and Members of the National Guard

This booklet provides easy to follow, item-by-item instructions plus personal tips along with specific information not provided elsewhere. It will help you submit an accurately completed claim for Compensation and/or Pension by a Veteran correctly the first time. The 2010 rate of pay for a veteran rated 10% disabling is $123.00 per month for life.

You need the VA Claims Guide if:

• You are a veteran who has been injured in the line of duty, you have paid a price for your country that cannot be measured, and you are entitled to VA benefits; or
• You are leaving the service through separation or retirement and you want to submit a claim that will be processed as fast as possible with the least amount of delay; or
• You are a Reservist or a member of the National Guard, and you are concerned about your status for VA benefits.

The Link:

The form you will need to file a more complete and well documented claim is found free online.

Click on the following link to open the VA web site: www.va.gov or, copy and paste it into your browser address box.

This will bring you to the DVA home page. If you scan your eyes to the right, you will see an entry: Quick Links, VA form, type in VA Form 21-526. Be patient, this may take a few seconds to load.

What Next?

Click below and follow our Step-By-Step Guide to complete your claim for compensation and/or pension.