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1. What are the various VA Compensation programs?

For information on the various programs, please visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/types-compensation.asp

2. How do I submit a disabilty claim with the VA?

To submit a disability claim, please visit https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/

3. What are the most common forms that I need for a disability claim?

VA Form 21-526EZ - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=VA+Form+21-526EZ

VA Form 21-4138 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=VA+Form+21-4138

VA Form 21-4142 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=VA+Form+21-4142

4. How do I apply for a VA pension?

To apply for a VA pension, please visit https://www.va.gov/pension/how-to-apply/

5. What are the most common forms that I need to apply for a VA pension?

VA Form 21P-527EZ - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-527EZ

VA Form 21P-0969 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-0969

VA Form 21P-8416 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-8416

6. How do I apply for VA healthcare?

To apply for VA healthcare, please visit https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/

7. What are the most common forms that I need to apply for VA healthcare?

VHA Form 10-10EZ (new enrollment) - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=10-10EZ

VHA Form 10-10EZR (re-enrollment) - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=10-10EZR

8. How do I apply for Aid and Attendance?

To apply for aid and attendance, please visit https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/

9. What are the most common forms that I need to apply for aid and attendance?

VA Form 21-2680 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21-2680

10. How do I request a copy of my Discharge paperwork?

To request a copy of your discharge paperwork, please visit Request Military Service Records | National Archives

11. What are the most common forms that I need to request a copy of my discharge paperwork?

 https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html

12. How Do I Request Military Awards and Decorations?

To request military awards and decorations, please visit https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals#cwc

13. How do I add/remove dependents to/from my claim?

To add or remove dependents from your claim, please visit https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/add-dependents.asp

14. What are the most common forms that I need to add/remove dependents from my claim?

VA Form 21-686c - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21-686c

15. How do I submit for Surviving Spouse and Dependents benefits?

To submit for surviving spouse and dependent benefits, please visit https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/ and VA Survivors Pension | Veterans Affairs

16. What are the most common forms that I need to submit for surviving spouse and dependent's benefits?

VA Form 21P-534EZ - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-534EZ

VA Form 21P-0969 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-0969

VA Form 21P-8416 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-8416

17. Can I check on my parents VA benefits and applications?

To check on your parent's VA benefits and applications, you will need an Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party. For this you will need to complete VA Form 21-0845 - https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21-0845

18. How do I submit for burial allowance?

To submit for a burial allowance, please visit  https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/

19. What are the most common forms that I need for a burial allowance?

Please visit https://www.va.gov/find-forms/?q=21P-530

20. How do I sign up for Direct Deposit with the VA?

VBA Form 24-0296 is no longer valid and cannot be used. In order to sign up Direct Deposit, you must either call the VA at 1-800-827-1000 or visit the nearest VA Regional Office in person.

21. How does the VA determine my overall Disability Rating Percentage?

To see how the VA determines your disability rating percentage, please visit Benefit Rates - Compensation (va.gov)

22. How do I attain a NJ Property Tax Reduction?

To apply for a NJ property tax reduction, please visit  https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/lpt/lpt-veterans.shtml

23. What are the most common forms that I need to apply for a NJ property tax reduction?

https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/vss.pdf