Helpful Forms & Resources
(Selection of the correct form depends on your specific legal facts.)
Forms & Portals
VA.gov Portal: Track your claim's position in the pipeline.
NPRC Archives: Request your DD-214 or Official File (OMPF).
State Benefits: Explore NC tax exclusions and scholarships.
Disability Application: For filing initial service-connected claims.
Pension Application: For wartime veterans with limited income.
DIC / Survivor Pension: For surviving spouses and children.
Statement in Support: Use for personal testimony or buddy statements.
Intent to File: Lock in your "Effective Date" for backpay.
Legal Research & Reference
38 CFR Part 4: The federal regulations used to assign disability percentages.
The "Playbook": The internal procedural manual VA raters are required to follow.
Exposure List: Verify if your deployment location qualifies for presumptive service connection.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-291: The statute for negligence claims against North Carolina state agencies.
Was Your Claim Wrongfully Denied?
Filing the initial form is just the first step. If you have received a denial letter, or if the VA underrated your condition, do not file an appeal alone.
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