How to Track VA Disability Claims

The Veterans Administration is often the first stop for veterans returning to civilian life. The VA provides a multitude of benefits including vocational training, education, healthcare and disability compensation. The key to accessing these benefits is applying, and then following the claim through the system. The VA has added additional methods to track disability claims in recent years.

Things You'll Need

• VA claim number

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Instructions

• 1

  Use the online contact form to request claim status. The VA recently introduced online claim inquiries through their IRIS customer inquiry system. From the main VA website, click the “Contact us” link, and then “Ask a question.” Follow the instructions for claim inquiries.

• 2

  Call 800-827-1000 to use the telephone inquiry system. The system will prompt you for a claim number. A live operator will answer during normal business hours once you enter the claim number. The live operator can answer various questions related to your claim, in addition to the status.

• 3

  Visit your local veteran center. From the VA website, click “Locations” and then select “Vet centers” to locate the nearest center. Bring any available paperwork regarding your claim to the center.