Online Tools, Standardized Forms, and More

Effective March 24th, 2015, VA is implementing improvements to make it easier for you to apply for benefits.

Online application tools, standardized forms, and a new intent to file process will create faster and more accurate decisions on your claims and appeals.

See how the changes affect you:

What does it all mean?

As part of the VA’s full-scale transformation in 2015, these new changes will:

• Streamline the benefits process, making it faster and easier
• Use standardized forms to file disability claims and compensation appeals
• Establish a new intent to file a claim process

Learn more about these important changes: