Mission-Ready VA Claim Templates
Ready-to-Use Tools from Veterans Who've Been There
You earned these benefits. These downloads speak VA's language and walk you through each claim move like a fellow veteran sitting at the kitchen table.
Pick the file that fits your next step: lay statement prompts, nexus letter guides for your provider, symptom and log sheets, plus deadline planners.
Each PDF is fillable, easy to rename, and ready to share with your caregiver, VSO, or doctor without rewriting VA jargon from scratch.
Need the short version? Every section below starts with a one-sentence takeaway so you can copy, customize, and upload fast.
How to Use These Templates
- Grab the Lay Statement Template (PDF) and map out who, what, when, and impact.
- Hand your provider the Nexus Template (PDF) so their opinion cites the right CFR.
- Bundle evidence with the Claim Prep Checklist (PDF) so uploads and deadlines never slip.
- Match your packet to our VA Form 21-526EZ claim guide before you submit.
- Use the C&P Exam Prep checklist so your story stays consistent on exam day.
Featured Downloads
Every Template in One Rally Point
Download the same statements, logs, and planners we hand over in coaching calls. Duplicate them, tweak the details, and upload with confidence.
Templates FAQ
Yes. Download the file, make a copy in your preferred editor, and adjust it for your claim. Just keep the headings so raters can follow along.
Most templates are diagnosis-agnostic. Pair them with playbooks or field manuals for condition-specific language and evidence examples.
We release new or updated downloads at least once a month, and more frequently during major policy updates. Subscribe below for alerts.
Get the Next Template Before the VA Moves the Goalposts
Weekly email drops with brand-new evidence templates, VA form walkthroughs, and tip sheets so you can update your file before the VA asks.