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How do I notify VA of my intent to file?
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If you plan to file a claim by mail or in person for disability, pension, or DIC benefits and you want to notify us of your intent to file, you must call us or submit a separate form.
You can call us at 800-827-1000. We're here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
Or submit an Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC (VA Form 21-0966).
Get VA Form 21-0966 to download
Mail it to this address:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444
Or turn in your form in one of these ways:
- Bring it to a VA regional office near you.
Find a VA regional office near you - Work with a trained professional called an accredited representative.
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