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You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans disability benefits you’ve earned.</p> </div> <va-on-this-page></va-on-this-page> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5541" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="get-va-disability-compensation" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> Get VA disability compensation </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5542" data-links-list-header="Eligibility" data-links-list-section-header="Get VA disability compensation" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/eligibility" active text="Eligibility"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you’re eligible for VA disability benefits for a presumptive disability or other service-connected condition.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5543" data-links-list-header="How to file a claim" data-links-list-section-header="Get VA disability compensation" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/how-to-file-claim" active text="How to file a claim"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how to prepare and file a claim for disability compensation online or by phone, mail, or fax.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="59661" data-links-list-header="File a claim online (VA Form 21-526EZ)" data-links-list-section-header="Get VA disability compensation" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/" active text="File a claim online (VA Form 21-526EZ)"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Start your application for disability compensation now.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5544" data-links-list-header="After you file your claim" data-links-list-section-header="Get VA disability compensation" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/after-you-file-claim" active text="After you file your claim"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out what happens after you file a claim for VA disability compensation. Learn how long it takes us to make a decision and what to do if you disagree.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5545" data-links-list-header="Survivor and dependent compensation (DIC)" data-links-list-section-header="Get VA disability compensation" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/dependency-indemnity-compensation" active text="Survivor and dependent compensation (DIC)"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Learn about getting VA disability benefits as a surviving spouse, dependent child, or parent.</p> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5546" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="manage-your-veterans-disabilit" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> Manage your Veterans disability benefits </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5547" data-links-list-header="Check your claim, decision review, or appeal status" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/claim-or-appeal-status" active text="Check your claim, decision review, or appeal status"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Check the status of your disability claim, decision review, or appeal.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="8212" data-links-list-header="View your disability ratings" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/view-disability-rating" active text="View your disability ratings"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Check your VA disability ratings and which of your ratings are service connected.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5548" data-links-list-header="File a claim for a VA disability increase" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.va.gov/disability/file-disability-claim-form-21-526ez/" active text="File a claim for a VA disability increase"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If your service-connected disability has gotten worse, find out how to file a claim to increase your disability rating.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5549" data-links-list-header="Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/decision-reviews" active text="Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If you disagree with a decision on your disability claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5550" data-links-list-header="Add or remove a dependent" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/view-change-dependents" active text="Add or remove a dependent"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how and when to add a dependent spouse, child, or parent to your VA disability benefits. And learn how to remove a dependent from your benefits.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5551" data-links-list-header="Upload evidence to support your disability claim" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/upload-supporting-evidence" active text="Upload evidence to support your disability claim"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Send us evidence (like doctor’s reports, medical test results, or service records) to help support your open disability claim.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5552" data-links-list-header="File additional forms for your disability claim" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/disability/how-to-file-claim/additional-forms" active text="File additional forms for your disability claim"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you’ll need to turn in any additional forms to support your disability claim.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5553" data-links-list-header="Change your VA direct deposit information" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/change-direct-deposit" active text="Change your VA direct deposit information"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how to change your direct deposit information online.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5554" data-links-list-header="Get your VA medical records online" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/health-care/get-medical-records" active text="Get your VA medical records online"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Set up your personal health record and download reports to share with your VA and non-VA doctors.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5555" data-links-list-header="Download your VA benefit letters" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/records/download-va-letters" active text="Download your VA benefit letters"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Download a copy of letters like your eligibility or award letter for certain benefits.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5556" data-links-list-header="View your disability payment history" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans disability benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/va-payment-history" active text="View your disability payment history"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Check the status of your VA disability and pension payments. 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