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How to fill out the VA 21-8940 online
The VA 21-8940 form is essential for veterans applying for increased compensation based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. This guide provides a clear and supportive walkthrough on how to fill out the form online accurately and efficiently.
Follow the steps to successfully complete your VA 21-8940 form online.
- Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the VA 21-8940 form and display it in your online editor.
- Begin by entering your identification information in Section I. This includes your full name, social security number, date of birth, VA file number, mailing address, telephone number, and email address if applicable. Ensure that all entries are complete and accurate.
- Move to Section II for disability and medical treatment information. Specify the service-connected disability that prevents you from sustaining a gainful occupation. Indicate whether you have been under a doctor's care in the last 12 months, providing the names and addresses of the doctors and hospitals along with treatment dates.
- Proceed to Section III to provide your employment statement. Record key dates concerning your employment, including when your disability affected your ability to work, your last date of work, when you became too disabled to work, and your highest earnings in a specific year.
- Detail your employment history over the last five years in Section III. Include all employers, types of work, and any military duty. Indicate whether your service-connected disability affects your military duties and state your total earned income from the past 12 months.
- In Section IV, provide your education and training details. Check your highest completed grade, and if applicable, include any other education or training prior to your disability. Enter the type and duration of any training you participated in since becoming disabled.
- In the final sections, authorize and certify your statements regarding your application. Fill in your signature, the date, and if applicable, witness signatures, ensuring all parties are present if required.
- Review all entries for accuracy and completeness. Once satisfied, you can save your changes, download the form for your records, print it, or share it with the appropriate department for submission.
Complete your VA 21-8940 form online today to take the next step in securing your benefits.
To submit VA form 21-8940, you can complete the form online or fill out a paper version. If you choose the online option, visit the VA’s website, log in, and follow the instructions to submit electronically. Alternatively, if you are submitting by mail, ensure you send the completed form to the appropriate regional VA office along with any supporting documentation.
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