About VA Form 21-526EZ

Form name: Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits: Related to: Disability; Form last updated: October 2023

When to use this form

Use VA Form 21-526EZ when you want to apply for VA disability compensation (pay) and related benefits.

You can apply online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.

Eligibility for VA disability

Review VA disability benefits eligibility criteria to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by—or got worse because of—your active military service.
How to file a VA disability claim

Find out how to file a claim for disability compensation or increased disability compensation.
Additional disability forms

Find out if you need to complete additional forms for your disability claim.