VA Disability Resources
Curated links to official resources, veteran service organizations, and benefits information.
Official VA Resources
- VA.gov Disability Benefits — Official VA disability benefits page with forms, rates, and filing instructions
- How to File a VA Claim — Step-by-step instructions directly from the VA
- Current Compensation Rates — Official 2026 VA disability compensation rate tables
- Decision Reviews & Appeals — Official guide to the three decision review lanes
- VA Rating Schedule (VASRD) — The complete schedule used to assign disability ratings
- eBenefits — VA portal for managing benefits, accessing records, and tracking claims
Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)
VSOs provide free assistance with VA disability claims. Their accredited representatives can help you file claims, gather evidence, and attend hearings at no cost.
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — One of the largest VSOs, offering free claims assistance nationwide
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free claims assistance for members and non-members
- American Legion — Service officers available at VA regional offices and online
- AMVETS — Free claims assistance and veteran advocacy
- Find a VSO Near You — VA’s official VSO locator tool
Legal Resources
- National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) — Training attorneys and providing direct legal representation for veterans
- Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program — Free legal representation for CAVC appeals
- Stateside Legal — Free legal help for service members, veterans, and their families
VA Disability Center Guides
- VA Disability Claims Guide — Everything about filing original, supplemental, and secondary claims
- Disability Ratings Explained — How ratings work, VA math, and current compensation rates
- Appeals Process Guide — Supplemental Claims, HLR, Board Appeals, and CAVC
- Common Conditions — Most frequently claimed service-connected conditions
- PTSD Claims — Stressor statements, buddy letters, and PTSD rating criteria
- TDIU Guide — Total Disability Individual Unemployability
- Nexus Letters — What they are and how to get a strong one
Crisis Resources
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1 | Text 838255 | Chat online
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