Title How to download and open a VA.gov PDF form Content Page introduction We encourage you to download PDFs to your computer or other device instead of opening them in your browser. This is because some browsers have trouble opening PDFs. And sometimes browsers open a PDF but important form fields are missing. Follow these steps to download and open a VA.gov PDF form in Adobe Acrobat Reader instead. You’ll need to have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Generate a table of contents from major headings No table contents Alert Calls to action Get Acrobat Reader for free from Adobe https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Step-by-step Add Step Step Text Click the Download VA form link for the form you want to fill out. The PDF will download to your Downloads folder. You can save it to a different folder if you'd like. Note: If the PDF form opens in your browser automatically or if you get a “Please wait” error message, you'll need to take one more step to download the PDF: Click on the download icon in your browser. Save the PDF to your device. Step Text Open Adobe Acrobat Reader. Step Text From the File menu, choose Open. Step Text Go to your Downloads folder or the location on your device where you saved the PDF. Select the PDF and your form will open. Now you can fill out the form. Alert Repeat CTA buttons Off VA Benefit Hubs Health care Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online. Related Information Find a VA form Need more help? Select contacts Default contact CONTACT INFORMATION MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 Article categories Primary category Other topics and questions Tags Audience Beneficiaries Beneficiaries All Veterans Section Sitewide content team
Health care Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.