About VA Form 21-8940
- Form name: Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability
- Related to: Disability
- Form last updated: November 2022
When to use this form
Use VA Form 21-8940 if you want to apply for Individual Unemployability disability benefits for a service-connected condition that prevents you from keeping a steady job.
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Download VA Form 21-8940 (PDF)Related forms and instructions
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VA Form 21-4192
Form name: Request for Employment Information in Connection with Claim for Disability Benefits
Use VA Form 21-4192 if you’re a Veteran and you need your most recent employer to send us information so you can apply for Individual Unemployability disability benefits. Your most recent employer must complete and submit this form.
Download VA Form 21-4192 (PDF)
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Eligibility for VA disability benefits
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How to file a VA disability claim
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File additional forms for your disability claim
Find out if you need to complete additional forms for your disability claim.
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VA Individual Unemployability if you can't work
Find out how to file for VA Individual Unemployability compensation if you're an unemployed Veteran who can't work due to a service-connected disability.