Can I share these guides with my VSO or attorney?

Absolutely—send them the link directly or print copies for your meetings. Pair the guides with matching templates so everyone on your team works from the same playbook with consistent terminology and citations. The content is designed to be shareable and practical for anyone helping with your claim.

VA Claim Templates

Veteran-built PDFs for every claim step—lay statements, nexus prompts, and checklists that speak the VA's language so your evidence lands the first time.

Lay statement prompts, nexus letter guides, and symptom logs—fillable and ready to share with your VSO or provider.
Each template uses CFR-backed language so your evidence matches what the rater looks for.
Pair with claim playbooks and calculators to stage your packet before you hit submit.

Three core templates to build a stronger evidence packet: lay statements with secondary-condition prompts, nexus guidance for CFR-backed opinions, and a claim prep checklist to keep deadlines on track.

Printable Claim Prep Checklist (PDF)

One-page tracker for uploads, statements, and VA deadlines.

Nexus Statement Template (PDF)

Guide your provider through CFR-backed opinion standards—what raters look for in a credible nexus.

Lay Statement Template (PDF)

Fill-in-the-blank prompts with secondary-condition cues to strengthen your packet.

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Nexus Statement Template (PDF)

Guide your provider through VA nexus standards—the 'at least as likely as not' threshold, rationale structure, and diagnostic code references that raters need.

Lay Statement Template (PDF)

Fill-in-the-blank prompts with secondary-condition cues.

Printable Claim Prep Checklist (PDF)

One-page tracker for uploads, statements, and VA deadlines.

Mission Resources

Playbooks Hub

Condition and claim playbooks with evidence checklists.

Intel Hub

Step-by-step guides on forms and evidence.

Disability Calculator

Model combined ratings before you file.

Start Here

Pick your claim lane and evidence kit.

Templates FAQ

What evidence do I need before filing a VA disability claim?

At minimum, you need three things: (1) evidence of an in-service event, injury, or exposure; (2) a current medical diagnosis; and (3) a nexus—a link connecting the two. A doctor's opinion stating your current condition is "at least as likely as not" related to service is the gold standard.

Our evidence checklist templates help you organize your packet before filing. For a deeper dive, VA Claims Explained covers what raters look for and how to build a solid case.

Can I customize and edit the templates?

Yes—download the file, make a copy in your preferred editor (Word, Google Docs, etc.), and adjust it for your specific claim. Keep the section headings intact so VA raters can easily follow along.

All templates are available on the Templates page.

Will these templates work for any VA claim?

Most templates are diagnosis-agnostic—they work for any condition because they focus on the structure and format VA expects. Pair them with the relevant playbook or Field Manual for condition-specific language and evidence examples.

How often do you release new templates?

New templates publish whenever we identify a gap or when VA policy changes require updated formats. Sign up for email updates to get notified when new downloads are available.