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VA Form 21-8940Individual Unemployability
Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability
Apply for Individual Unemployability when service-connected disability prevents substantially gainful employment.
Current official form · Verify on official page · forms-library-2026.07.23 · record 99e92a7aa3aa
When this form is commonly used
Use when seeking increased compensation based on unemployability. VA’s online disability application may collect the same information without requiring the PDF.
Who completes it
Veteran
What it helps document
- Lists service-connected disabilities affecting employment
- Collects employment and earnings history
- Collects education and training information
- Works with employer information on 21-4192
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving gaps in employment history unexplained
- Confusing all health conditions with service-connected conditions relevant to the request
- Providing inconsistent dates or earnings
- Omitting signature or required employer details
Official VA form information
Use a fresh official copy
Review the current VA instructions before completing the form. The direct action opens the official government PDF or, for DBQs, the official download directory.
Download destination verified July 18, 2026