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VA Form DBQsMedical evidence
Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires
Collect condition-specific medical findings that may support VA’s evaluation of a disability claim.
Official public DBQ directory · Forms vary—download fresh copies · forms-library-2026.07.23 · record a669de2d4070
When this form is commonly used
A private health care provider may complete an appropriate public DBQ. VA may still require an additional claim examination, and some DBQs are not available for public use.
Who completes it
Qualified health care provider; requirements vary by questionnaire
What it helps document
- Choose the questionnaire matching the condition
- Complete every applicable clinician-information block
- Provider must sign and date the form
- VA may verify authenticity and request another examination
Common mistakes to avoid
- Veteran completing clinical findings intended for a provider
- Using an old DBQ saved from another website
- Paying a provider without understanding VA does not reimburse the cost
- Assuming a private DBQ guarantees VA will not schedule an examination
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