VA claims review Documents Needed

• This document is essential for verifying your military service. It contains details such as your discharge status, dates of service, and type of service.

• These are forms that help doctors provide medical evidence of your condition. You can submit DBQs completed by your physician or other medical providers.

• This is the official form for filing a claim for disability compensation, pension, or other VA benefits. You can file online via the VA website or download and submit it.
• If you’ve previously received a VA rating decision for any condition, make sure to have this on hand as reference or to request an increase or review.

All relevant medical records (both VA and non-VA records) that show the diagnosis and treatment of your conditions. These are your medical records from the time you were in service, showing any treatments or conditions you were treated for during your time in the military.

• If your claim is related to medication or a condition requiring ongoing treatment, include your prescriptions or any documentation from your pharmacy.This can include:
• Private doctor records
• Hospital records
• Any surgery records or outpatient care
• Chiropractic or specialist treatment documents

• If you are claiming a disability related to your service, you may need a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition directly to your military service.

• Statements from friends, family, or fellow service members that can provide firsthand accounts of how your condition affects you. This can be helpful in cases where there is no direct medical evidence but witnesses can attest to your condition or the incident causing it.

• If the VA requested or conducted a C&P exam, make sure to have the results from this examination. This exam is often crucial in determining your disability rating.

• Statements from friends, family, or fellow service members that can provide firsthand accounts of how your condition affects you. This can be helpful in cases where there is no direct medical evidence but witnesses can attest to your condition or the incident causing it.

• Statements from friends, family, or fellow service members that can provide firsthand accounts of how your condition affects you. This can be helpful in cases where there is no direct medical evidence but witnesses can attest to your condition or the incident causing it.

• Required if you are filing for benefits for a spouse, children, or dependent parents. You may also need birth certificates for your children.
• If claiming benefits for a former spouse, include a divorce decree showing eligibility based on legal requirements.

• Service records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) or military branch showing your service history, assignments, deployments, and any relevant incidents during service.