VA Disability Resources
Understand the process, prepare your records, and find qualified help. The VA makes all eligibility and rating decisions.
Start here
Start by reviewing the VA’s eligibility requirements and preparing the records that support your claim — your service record, relevant medical records, and supporting statements. The official VA filing guide walks through each step. This page is education only — it does not file claims, represent veterans, or guarantee an outcome. Free, accredited help is available.
Official resources
Official VA guidance on filing a disability claim.
Find Accredited HelpFind accredited help. VSO representation is free; attorneys and claims agents may charge fees.
Check Claim StatusTrack your claim or appeal through VA.gov.
Decision Reviews and AppealsOptions if you disagree with a VA decision.
A practical checklist
- 1Review VA eligibility requirements and filing instructions at VA.gov.
- 2Gather your service records, relevant medical records, and supporting statements.
- 3Organize the questions you want answered before you file.
- 4Consult a VA-accredited VSO or representative — free help is available.
- 5File and track your claim through official VA channels.
- 6Review decision-review and appeal options if you disagree with a decision.
Try the free, unofficial rating estimator
Our rating estimator helps you organize the conditions you may claim and see how ratings combine under the VA’s “whole person” math. It is a free, unofficial tool — it does not estimate dollar compensation or guarantee any rating. The VA decides your rating.
What this site does not do
This page provides education only. It does not file claims, represent veterans, offer paid claims services, collect medical uploads, provide a personalized diagnosis, promise a rating, or guarantee faster approval. Free accredited VSO help is available — and we encourage you to use it.
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