Disability compensationVA Form 21-526EZ
Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits
File a claim for VA disability compensation for service-connected conditions.
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Our on-site copy came from VA.gov on April 21, 2026. We check for updates monthly.
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This form asks for:
- Your name and date of birth
- Your Social Security number, and your VA file number if you have one
- Contact details: your mailing address, phone number, and email
- Service details: branch, service dates, and discharge type
- Bank account and routing numbers, if you want direct deposit
- Whether you have filed a VA claim before
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