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SGLI, VGLI, and other VA life insurance programs.
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Clear filtersAbout the Knowledge Base
Mission and purpose of the Veterans Benefits Knowledge Base.
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About Us
The team behind the Veterans Benefits Knowledge Base.
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Introduction to VA Benefits
Overview of the VA benefits system and how to navigate it.
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End Products (EP) Codes
Understanding VA End Product codes and claim types.
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VBA/VHA Communication
When the VA Benefits and Health Administrations share information.
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Intent to File (ITF) - Lock In Your Effective Date
How to file an Intent to File and protect your effective date for maximum backpay.
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How We Calculate Evidence Strength
Understanding the evidence strength score and the VA's three pillars of service connection.
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The M21-1: VA's Playbook for Processing Your Claim
Find VA's current claims manual and prepare focused questions about a decision.
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M21-1 vs 38 CFR: Understanding VA's Legal Framework
Understand the difference between statutes, regulations and the claims manual before discussing your case with a representative.
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DIC Survivor Preparation Guide
Prepare a survivor benefits conversation with a local checklist and current official VA forms. No eligibility decision or payment estimate.
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VA Claim Submission Checklist
Pre-Flight Requirements for Disability Compensation
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Getting Started Checklist
Your VA Claim Journey Begins Here
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C&P Exam Preparation Checklist
Be Ready for Your Compensation & Pension Examination
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VA Appeal Checklist
Steps for Appealing a VA Decision
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Evidence Gathering Checklist
Building a Strong VA Disability Claim
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Personal Statement Builder
Organize your own facts into a draft for review.
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Buddy Letter Builder
Help someone describe what they personally observed.
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VA Benefits Assistant
Explore benefits questions and follow the supporting sources.
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DIC Survivor Preparation
Build a local, printable checklist and find official forms for spouses, children, and parents. No eligibility decision.
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Records request planner
Prepare military and VA records requests, track your receipts and keep a portable request log.
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Find accredited claims help
Search dated VA accreditation records and confirm contact, fees and case availability.
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Explore your benefit options
Choose your interests and prepare questions for VA or an accredited representative.
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Federal, state and local benefit explorer
Explore attributed benefit examples by jurisdiction, household and benefit type.
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Compensation calculator
See how entered ratings combine and review a dated standard payment estimate.
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Pension and care-cost planner
Keep financial references and care-cost questions separate while you prepare for a benefits or care conversation.
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VA Form 21-526EZ: Disability compensation application
Get the current form and instructions from VA.
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VA Form 21-4138: Statement in support of claim
Get the current form and instructions from VA.
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VA Form 21-4142: Authorization to disclose information
Get the current form and instructions from VA.
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VA Form 20-0995: Supplemental claim
Get the current form and instructions from VA.
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