Form 21-526 - Veteran'S Application For Compensation And/or Pension
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10INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE
VETERAN'S APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND/OR PENSION
IMPORTANT - Please read the information below carefully to help you complete this form more quickly and
accurately. Some parts of the form also contain notes or specific instructions for completing that part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I use VA Form 21-526 for?
Use VA Form 21-526 to apply for compensation and/or pension benefits.
Should I apply for compensation or pension benefits?
You should apply for compensation benefits if:
You currently have a disability that is the result of an injury, disease,
or an event in military service.
You should apply for pension benefits if all of the following are true:
You are age 65 or older or are permanently and totally disabled.
You served on active duty with at least one day during a period of war.
Your income and net worth does not exceed certain limits. Visit our web site
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for the maximum yearly income we allow.
Note: Attach current medical evidence showing that you are permanently and totally disabled.
IMPORTANT: If you are a veteran who is age 65 or older, or determined to be disabled by the Social Security
Administration, you DO NOT have to submit medical evidence with your application unless you are filing for special
monthly pension. Special monthly pension is an allowance that may be paid to individuals who, due to mental or physical
disability, require the assistance of another person to perform the basic activities of daily living, or their ability to leave
home is very limited.
May I apply electronically?
You can apply for VA disability compensation and pension online through eBenefits at For
disability compensation claims, you can also upload all supporting evidence you may have and make your claim a Fully
Developed Claim. To file a claim for VA disability compensation electronically, go to eBenefits, select Apply for Benefits
and then select Apply for Disability Compensation. You will need to create an eBenefits account to apply for disability
compensation online. To file a claim for VA pension electronically, go to eBenefits, select Apply for Benefits, and then
select Apply for Veterans Benefits via VONAPP. Once you submit your claim, you can track the status using eBenefits.
NOTE: You can contact an accredited Veterans Service Officer to assist you with your application.
What parts of the form should I complete?
You should complete only the parts related to the benefit for which you are applying:
If you are applying for compensation ONLY, skip parts VII, VIII, IX, X.
If you are applying for pension, complete the ENTIRE form.
If you need more space to answer a question or have a comment about a specific item on this
form, please place it in Part XIII, Item 45, "Remarks." Please identify your answer or
comment by the part and item number.
VA FORM
21-526
SUPERSEDES VA FORM 21-526, JUN 2014,
PAGE 1
NOV 2014
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.
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