The claims process will now begin with a standard intent to file form, 21-0966, that allows veterans to provide the necessary introductory information and inform the VA of their intent to file for ...

The VA was in the process of hiring 15,000 new claims processors as the PACT Act reached its first birthday on Aug. 10, 2023, and the average time to process a claim was about 148 days. Here's ...

You can file online using VA Form 20-0995 or work with a VA-accredited attorney or Veterans Service Organization (VSO). If private medical records are needed, complete VA Form 21-4142.

When filing a fully developed claim, you are waiving the VA’s responsibility to gather evidence on your behalf. The burden of responsibility shifts to you.

People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.

The Cleveland Regional VA Benefits Office hosted a clinic for veterans who might have had disability claims rejected, providing tips and guidelines for filing a successful claim.

Can You Sue the VA for Medical Malpractice? The FTCA allows veterans and their families to file a medical malpractice claim against VA doctors and employees if their negligent care caused an injury.

With approximately 500,000 veterans in Arizona, the VA is urging them to apply for funding through the PACT Act.

An outreach effort has led to an increase in claims filed for military sexual trauma in the past several years, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VA is trying to get more veterans to file disability claims electronically, so it will maintain a more relaxed standard for those who use its computer system.