VA Benefits Assistant: Guide

INDEPENDENT APP — NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any U.S. government entity. This is an independent educational tool only. For personalized claim help, connect with a free accredited VSO. Your Free Personal Guide to VA Benefits: Form Guides — Know Before You File Filling out VA forms can be intimidating. Our Form Guides walk you through the most common forms section by section: • VA Form 21-526EZ — Disability Compensation • VA Form 21-0995 — Supplemental Claims • VA Form 21-4138 — Supporting Statements • VA Form 21-10210 — Buddy/Witness Statements • VA Form 21-8940 — TDIU Application Each guide includes: ✓ When to use the form ✓ Tips for every section ✓ Common mistakes to avoid ✓ Documents you'll need ✓ Links to official VA.gov forms Comprehensive Benefits Discovery Explore VA benefits across five categories: • Healthcare — VA medical, mental health, prescriptions • Disability — Ratings, claims, appeals • Education — GI Bill, VR&E, scholarships • Housing — VA loans, grants, homelessness prevention • Employment — Job training, preference, small business Wellness & Community • Daily mood tracking and journaling • Calm breathing exercises (Box breathing, 4-7-8 & more) • Daily affirmations for veterans • Veterans peer community forum with 7 categories • Direct messaging with other veterans • Crisis line quick access (988, Press 1) Mini Games for Mental Breaks • Target Practice — Test your reflexes • Memory Match — Train your memory • Word Scramble — Military-themed word puzzles • Quick Math — Adaptive brain training Profile & Tracking • Track VA forms and claim status • View disability rating stats • Manage appointment and exam reminders • See your community activity Built-In Knowledge Base • 2025 disability compensation rates • Rating criteria for common conditions (PTSD, back, knee, sleep apnea, migraines) • PACT Act and burn pit presumptives • Survivor benefits (DIC, CHAMPVA, DEA) • Claims process and appeal options • C&P exam strategies Who Is This App For? • Veterans exploring their benefits options • Active duty members preparing to transition • Guard and Reserve members • Military spouses and family members • Caregivers of disabled veterans • Anyone helping a veteran navigate the system ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES All information in this app is sourced from official U.S. government websites. The links below are the official sources this app references for educational purposes: Claims & Forms (Source: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs — va.gov) • Decision Reviews & Appeals (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/ • VA Form 21-526EZ (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-526ez/ • VA Form 21-0995 (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-0995/ • VA Form 21-4138 (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-4138/ • VA Form 21-10210 (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-10210/ • VA Form 21-8940/TDIU (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-8940/ Benefits by Category (Official Sources: va.gov) • Disability compensation: https://www.va.gov/disability/ • Healthcare: https://www.va.gov/health-care/ • Education/GI Bill: https://www.va.gov/education/ • Housing/VA loans: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/ • Employment/VR&E: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/ • PACT Act: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ Crisis Resources (Official Source) • Veterans Crisis Line (Official Source): https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ — Call 988, Press 1 Find a VSO (Official Source) • Accredited Representatives (Official Source): https://www.va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/