ClaimPrep Vet Resources
Plain-English guides to help veterans prepare before filing a VA disability claim.
Educational information only. Not legal or medical advice. ClaimPrep Vet is independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
How to Prepare Before Filing a VA Disability Claim
A plain-English guide to preparing before you file a VA disability claim — what to gather, who to talk to, and questions to ask first.
Do You Need a Diagnosis Before Filing a VA Disability Claim?
A plain-English look at the role of a current diagnosis in a VA disability claim, and what to consider before filing.
VA Disability Claim Checklist: What Veterans Should Gather Before Filing
A practical, plain-English VA disability claim checklist of records, statements, and details veterans often gather before filing.
What Is a Nexus Letter and When Might a Veteran Need One?
Plain-English explanation of a nexus letter for a VA disability claim — what it is, what it typically includes, and when it may help.
Why Veterans Should Track Symptoms Before Filing a Claim
A dated symptom log may help veterans describe frequency, severity, and impact more clearly when preparing a VA disability claim.
What to Bring to Your First VSO Appointment
A simple list of records, notes, and questions veterans may want to bring to a first appointment with a Veterans Service Organization.
Common Reasons VA Disability Claims Get Delayed or Denied
Plain-English look at common patterns behind delayed or denied VA disability claims and what veterans often do to prepare more thoroughly.
What Is an Intent to File and Why Does It Matter?
Plain-English explanation of the VA Intent to File, what it can do for an effective date, and what veterans typically consider before submitting one.
VA Health Care Enrollment: Why It Can Help With Claim Preparation
How VA health care enrollment may help veterans build a documented medical record that supports later claim preparation.
How ClaimPrep Vet Helps Veterans Prepare Before They File
An overview of how ClaimPrep Vet's readiness checklist, evidence organizer, symptom tracker, and verified directory may help veterans prepare.