VA Disability Claims Process - A Step-by-Step Guide
VA Disability Claims Process - A Step-by-Step GuideIs this classroom for you?
You may use this classroom if:
- You are a veteran, and
- You want to file a disability claim for VA benefits
OR
- You are helping a veteran, and
- The veteran wants to file a disability claim for VA benefits
How to use this classroom
We've set up this classroom to reflect the most common path VA Disability claims take. The numbered steps are in the order you will need to complete them.
How this classroom works
- We've created this classroom so you can walk through the claims process step-by-step and keep track of your progress. The most common steps are in order and numbered. We've also included information about other, less common, things that might come up during your claim. These steps are at the end of the list, and you can visit them any time.
- To navigate between sections of the classroom, you can either click on the name of the step you want to visit, or use the "next" and "previous" buttons at the bottom of the page.
- When you're done with a step, you can click on the gray checkmark next to it, which will turn the checkmark green. Next time you come back to the classroom, you can pick up where you left off.
- If you want to learn more about the process, you can read through the steps in the classroom without checking them off. If you check something off by mistake, just click on the checkmark again to un-check it.
VA Disability - Step 1: File your claim
VA Disability - Step 1: File your claimSend to Top
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VA Benefits Claim
VA Disability - Step 2: The VA Response
VA Disability - Step 2: The VA ResponseSend to Top
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VA Disability - Step 3: Gather and submit evidence
VA Disability - Step 3: Gather and submit evidenceSend to Top
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VA Disability - Step 4: The C & P Exam
VA Disability - Step 4: The C & P ExamSend to Top
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VA Disability - Step 5: Getting the Initial Decision on Your Claim
VA Disability - Step 5: Getting the Initial Decision on Your ClaimSend to Top
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VA Disability - Step 6: When the initial decision finds no "nexus"
VA Disability - Step 6: When the initial decision finds no "nexus"Send to Top
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VA Disability - Step 7: Filing A Court Appeal
VA Disability - Step 7: Filing A Court AppealSend to Top
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