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What is a VA 21-8940 used for?
VA Form 21-8940 is used by veterans to apply for increased disability compensation due to their inability to maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of service-connected disabilities. This form provides the Department of Veterans Affairs with the necessary information to evaluate the veteran's eligibility for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits.
Who needs to fill out a VA 21-8940 form
Veterans who are unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.
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It is an application for veterans to request increased compensation due to unemployability linked to service-connected disabilities.
It is not required for veterans who do not claim unemployability due to their disabilities or who have not been recognized by the VA as having a service-connected disability.
You can submit the form online through the VA's eBenefits portal or mail it to the appropriate VA office.