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National Guard Retirement Points History
Records cumulative retirement point credits for National Guard members. Used to verify eligibility for reserve component retirement benefits.
Military Retirement Orders
Official orders documenting your military retirement, including retirement date and type. Required for retirement pay and certain VA benefits.
Activation Orders (Title 10 / Title 32)
Federal or state activation orders for Guard and Reserve members. Document periods of active duty that may qualify you for additional VA benefits.
Application for Health Benefits
The primary application to enroll in VA healthcare. Covers eligibility determination, priority group assignment, and copay assessment.
Health Benefits Renewal/Update
Update your personal, insurance, or financial information for VA healthcare. Use this form annually or when your situation changes.
CHAMPVA Other Health Insurance Certification
Report other health insurance information if you are enrolled in CHAMPVA. Required to coordinate benefits with other coverage.
Veteran/Beneficiary Claim for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
Claim reimbursement for travel to and from VA medical appointments. Covers mileage, tolls, and parking for eligible veterans.
Foreign Medical Program (FMP) Claim
Submit claims for healthcare received outside the United States if you have a service-connected condition. Available to veterans living or traveling abroad who are enrolled in the Foreign Medical Program.
VA Blue Button Health Report
A downloadable report of your complete VA health records including medications, allergies, lab results, and clinical notes. Access through My HealtheVet or the VA Health and Benefits app.
Application for Disability Compensation
The primary form to file a VA disability compensation claim for service-connected conditions. Can also be used to increase an existing rating.
Intent to File a Claim
Establishes an effective date for your future claim, protecting your potential back-pay. Gives you up to one year to submit the full application.
Statement in Support of Claim
A general-purpose statement form to provide additional evidence, explanations, or context for any VA claim. Commonly used for buddy statements.
Statement in Support of Claim for PTSD
Provide details about traumatic events related to your PTSD claim, including dates, locations, and unit assignments during the stressor events.
Statement in Support of Claim for PTSD (Personal Assault)
Specifically for PTSD claims related to personal assault, military sexual trauma (MST), or harassment. Allows alternative forms of evidence.
Supplemental Claim
Submit new and relevant evidence to have a previously denied claim reconsidered. Part of the Appeals Modernization Act decision review process.
Higher-Level Review
Request a senior reviewer to re-examine your claim based on existing evidence. No new evidence can be submitted, but errors can be corrected.
Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (TDIU)
Apply for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability when service-connected disabilities prevent you from maintaining gainful employment.
Request for Employment Information (Employer Verification)
Sent to employers to verify your employment history and income. Used to support TDIU claims and pension applications.
Examination for Housebound Status or Aid and Attendance
Medical examination form to establish eligibility for Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits. Must be completed by a licensed physician.
Add or Remove Dependents
Add a spouse, child, or dependent parent to your VA benefits, or remove a dependent after a life change. Affects compensation rates for rated veterans.
VA Rating Decision Letter
Official letter from the VA documenting your disability rating percentage and effective date. Not a form you fill out but a document you receive after a claim decision.
VA Benefits Summary Letter (Proof of Benefits)
Official letter confirming your VA benefits status, disability rating, and monthly payment amount. Download instantly from VA.gov. Often required for state benefits.
Nexus Letter (Medical Opinion)
A letter from a qualified medical professional linking your current condition to your military service. Critical evidence for disability claims. Not a VA form; obtained from your doctor.
Buddy Statement (Lay Evidence)
A written statement from a fellow service member, friend, or family member supporting your claim by describing your condition or the events that caused it. Use VA Form 21-4138 or a personal letter.
Disability Benefits Questionnaire
Standardized medical evaluation forms used by VA and private physicians to document the severity of specific conditions. Available for most ratable conditions.
Your Rights to Seek Further Review of Our Decision
Information notice explaining your options after receiving a VA claims decision. Outlines the three review lanes: Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, and Board Appeal.
Compensation and Pension Examination Report
Medical examination report completed by a VA or contract examiner evaluating the severity and service connection of your claimed conditions. You do not fill this out but should request a copy for your records.
Service Treatment Records (STRs)
Your complete military medical file documenting all treatment, injuries, and health conditions during service. Critical evidence for disability claims. Request through the National Archives or your branch's records office.
Application for VA Education Benefits (GI Bill)
Apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), or other VA education benefit programs. First-time applicants start here.
Change of Program or Place of Training
Transfer your GI Bill benefits to a different school or training program. Required when changing institutions or switching degree programs.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance
Apply for Chapter 35 education benefits as the spouse or child of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled or who died from service-connected causes.
Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
Issued to Selected Reserve members to verify eligibility for Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) education benefits.
Certificate of Eligibility (Education)
Confirms your eligibility for GI Bill or other VA education benefits, including remaining entitlement months. Request through VA.gov or by calling 1-888-442-4551.
Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference
Claim veterans' preference points for federal civil service hiring. 10-point preference is for disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and certain spouses and parents.
Application for Veterans Pension
Apply for the VA pension program for wartime veterans with limited income who are age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled. Includes Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits.
Application for DIC, Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits
Surviving spouses and dependents apply for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Survivors Pension, or accrued benefits owed to a deceased veteran.
Request for Nursing Home Information
Submit nursing home information to support a claim for Aid and Attendance benefits. Completed by the nursing facility where the veteran or survivor resides.
Claim for One Sum Payment (Insurance Claim)
File a claim for proceeds from a VA life insurance policy after the death of the insured veteran. Submitted by the designated beneficiary.
Application for Burial Benefits
Apply for VA burial allowances including service-connected burial allowance, non-service-connected burial allowance, and plot or interment allowance.
Claim for Government Furnished Headstone or Marker
Request a government-furnished headstone, marker, or medallion for an eligible veteran's grave. Available for both national and private cemeteries.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Checklist
Pre-separation counseling checklist completed during the Transition Assistance Program. Documents the services and information provided to separating service members.
Report of Medical Assessment
Medical assessment completed prior to separation documenting your current health conditions. Important for establishing a baseline for future VA disability claims.
Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Claim
File a VA disability claim 180 to 90 days before your separation date to receive a rating decision close to your discharge. Available to active duty service members with a known separation date.
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