Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits

When this form is commonly used

Use for a new disability claim or, in many situations, a claim for an increased evaluation. VA also offers an online disability application.

Who completes it

What it helps document

• Identifies each claimed condition
• Collects service and treatment information
• Includes required notices about evidence
• May be accompanied by issue-specific forms

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using an old downloaded copy
• Leaving claimed conditions too vague to identify
• Omitting signatures or required identification
• Using this form when a decision-review form is the appropriate path