The process to apply for a service-connected disability (we assist free of charge.)
What to bring to your scheduled appointment:
- Copies of all discharge paperwork (DD214/215, NGB22, etc)
- Service treatment records if you have them
- Any medical evidence related to your illness or injury (like doctor’s reports, X-rays, and medical test results)
- A legal form of identification
- Account and routing numbers for deposits (VA will automatically back pay and direct deposit montly if awarded disability)
What evidence is needed for the VA to rule in my favor?
- A current physical or mental disability (damage to your body or mind that makes you less able—or totally unable—to do everyday tasks, including meaningful work), and
- An event, injury, or illness that happened while you were serving in the military to cause this disability (Veterans Affairs, 2020)
References
Veterans Affairs, D. (2020, June 22). Evidence needed for your disability claim. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/evidence-needed/