To get a copy of your rating decision, you must make your request in writing and SIGNED BY YOU with your original signature on it. This written request should be sent to your nearest VA Regional Office and should tell us exactly what you need to get from VA.

Can I download a copy of my VA disability award letter?

If you have already been receiving benefits and need a copy of the awards letter, remember, go to eBenefits and you can download all of your documents and approvals there. Or if you prefer to talk it over with a person, call your local regional VA office and they can help you.

How do I prove VA disability?

You prove service connection of your disability by showing what is called “continuity of symptomatology“: that you have had continuous symptoms of your disability from service to diagnosis. You can prove a claim like this using only lay evidence – you do not need to provide a medical expert opinion. That’s the upside.

Can you find your VA decision letter online?

You can also access your VA decision letter online. Before we dive into your VA award letter, bookmark this useful link to download your VA decision letter online.

How do I obtain my VA records?

You can request a copy of the Veteran’s military records in any of these ways:

1. Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
2. Write a letter to the NPRC.
3. Visit the NPRC in person.
4. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.

How to retreive your VA disability rating letter?

Your VA Disability Rating Letter should only contain your disability rating percentage. If WDFW staff receives documents with any medical information, they will not be able to process your application and your VA letter will be returned. If you are enrolled in eBenefits, you can access your VA letter at:

How can I See my VA combined disability rating?

You’ll see your VA combined disability rating and a list of your individual disability ratings. You’ll also be able to see which of your individual disability ratings are service-connected. Service-connected disabilities are injuries or illnesses that were caused—or made worse—by your active-duty military service.

How to get a copy of your disability file?

Be sure to get a copy of your file using the Freedom of Information Act request letter. Getting your file is the first real step to winning your disability claim. Click on the above link to get a copy of that letter. SAMPLE DISABILITY COMPENSATION LETTER

Do you need to review your VA disability claim?

After you submit your VA disability claim, they will need to review it to make sure your claim meets their criteria.