The VA awards benefits based on the date of your application. Since there is no retroactive award of benefits before the date you file a claim, it is important to file your claim right away!
To file a claim, a veteran first completes and files an application for compensation, called VA Form 21-526. For family members seeking survivors’ benefits, including a surviving spouse or a child filing an application for dependency and indemnity compensation, the form used is VA form 21-534.
Applications should be filed at your VA Regional Office (we recommend all correspondence to the VA be sent certified mail, return receipt requested to verify receipt by the VA)
Click on this link to find your area VA Regional Office. There are often other forms which may be required by the VA, depending on the type of claim you wish to pursue. You can also apply on the internet at the VA Online Application website (VONAPP) at VONAPP
Our lawyers can evaluate your situation, talk to you about the application process and help you in the appeal process. If you have already been denied benefits — or have received a disability rating from the VA that you think is too low ( service connected ) — we can help you fight those unfavorable decisions at every level of the appeals process. And, if the VA ruled against you in a previous case, we can try to get the VA to reopen that old claim .
Manring & Farrell is proud to be able to help disabled veterans and military family members. If we can't help you by recovering disability benefits, you don't have to pay a fee. There is absolutely no risk. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. To schedule a free consultation, call 1-800-660-3066 (Ohio only), or contact us by email using this link
