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ESBE Incorporated — an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit · EIN 87-1218291
- $3,938.58/moAvg. 100% rating benefit
- Current VA averageProcessing times vary
- From verified veterans
- 100% P&T rated veteranFounded & built it
Our Mission
Who Is Behind AIVA? A Nonprofit Built to Serve Veterans
aivaclaims.com is a program of ESBE Incorporated, an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit based in San Francisco, California. Our mission is to provide VA disability claim-preparation support so veterans can access the benefits they earned, funded through tax-deductible charitable donations.
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Sponsor a Veteran
$3,800
Sponsor a Veteran's Full Claim Journey
The complete sponsorship — the only level that funds a veteran's full package. Covers one veteran's entire claim-preparation journey: intake, evidence organization, and a decision-ready package, from first filing to a decision, at no cost to the veteran.
Sponsor a Veteran$1,500
Power a Veteran's Claim
A major share of one veteran's claim — not a full package. Funds the core work: organizing evidence and drafting the statements that make a claim decision-ready. Gifts are pooled to provide this donor-funded support to veterans.
Sponsor a Veteran$500
Help a Veteran Get Started
A starter gift — not a full package. Funds the first stage: intake and gathering the records a claim is built on. Gifts are pooled to provide donor-funded claim-preparation support.
Sponsor a VeteranGive any amount — every gift funds donor-funded claim-preparation support for a veteran.
Every donation is a tax-deductible gift to our IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) mission. Donors receive nothing in return — it is a true gift.
AIVA Reviews: What Veterans Are Saying
“AIVA helped me put together my claim for a wheelchair and full mobility equipment. I'd been fighting the VA for years and getting nowhere. Within a day I had a complete claim package ready to submit. Life-changing doesn't even begin to cover it.”
D. J.
Army Veteran
“Got my benefits approved on my very first attempt. No back-and-forth, no denials, no waiting months for a VSO appointment. AIVA's tools helped surface conditions in my records I didn't even know I could claim.”
R. S.
Army Veteran
“I'm a Vietnam War veteran. Thirty years I went without benefits. Tried VSOs, tried lawyers — nobody could get it done. AIVA helped me get my entire claim package ready to submit. Thirty years of waiting, and it finally came together.”
F. P.
Vietnam Era Veteran
“The tools helped me find 3 conditions in my medical records that I had no idea were service-connected. My rating went up and my monthly benefit more than doubled. Wish I'd found AIVA sooner.”
C. B.
Marine Veteran
“After years of getting the runaround, I found AIVA. I got real help, and I kept control of my own claim the whole time. This is how it should work.”
G. S.
Navy Veteran
Names abbreviated to protect our veterans' privacy. All testimonials shared with permission.
An IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit program, built by a 100% P&T rated veteran
Who Should Use AIVA for a VA Disability Claim?
- Are filing a VA disability claim for the first time
- Want to increase an existing rating
- Need to file a supplemental claim with new evidence
- Are tired of waiting months for VSO appointments
- Want to keep full control of their claim
How to File a VA Disability Claim With AIVA
Upload Your Records
Drop your VA medical files — AIVA reads 100+ pages per minute
Review Your Claim Package
We prepare draft documents for you. You review, edit, and approve everything
Submit It Yourself
You file directly with the VA. Processing times vary; check VA.gov for the current average
Why It Works
Why Veterans Choose AIVA for VA Claim Help
AIVA is built around the veteran. Here is what makes our donor-funded program effective.
AI-Accelerated Preparation
AI helps assemble your claim documents quickly, turning a stack of records into an organized, submission-ready package.
Veteran-Founded
AIVA was created by a veteran who has navigated the VA claims process — built to serve those who served.
No Cost Barrier
Our program is donor-funded, so veterans can get claim-preparation help without a cost barrier standing in the way.
Surfaces Conditions You Might Miss
Our tools help surface potentially claimable conditions in your records that you might otherwise overlook.
Available 24/7
Start whenever you're ready. Upload your records and work through your claim on your own schedule, day or night.
You Keep Control
Every document is a draft for your review. You review, edit, and submit your own documents directly to the VA.
Why File Your VA Intent to File Today?
File your Intent to File today to lock in your earliest possible effective date for backpay.
Learn About Intent to FileWhat Documents Does AIVA Prepare for a VA Claim?
AIVA scans your entire VA medical file line by line — over 100 pages per minute — to uncover every potential disability the VA recognizes. Then, AIVA generates draft templates of the four critical documents for your review and customization:
- Injury Statement Templates
Symptoms & functional limitations
- Buddy Letter Templates
Support from family & service members
- Nexus Letter Templates
Medical connection to service
- Legal Argument Templates
Build your legal case for benefits
This thorough approach helps veterans put forward a well-documented claim for the rating they've earned. VA processing times vary; check VA.gov for the current average.
or up to $47,262.96/year
Over 30 years, that's up to $1.42 million in potential income for life.
How Long Do VA Claims Take Right Now?
Official VA VBA performance data — live figures load in your browser.
Built by a veteran, for veterans
Barklee Sanders
Founder, AIVA Claims·100% P&T rated
I built AIVA after navigating my own VA disability claim — months of paperwork, contradictory advice, and watching fellow veterans struggle to get the support they needed. Veterans deserve clear, accessible help with the rating they earned. AIVA helps prepare your complete claim package so you can review it, own it, and submit it yourself — donor-funded for veterans.
Important Legal Disclaimer
AIVA is a technology platform that provides AI-powered tools to help you organize and prepare documents for YOUR VA disability claim. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice or representation. You maintain full control and responsibility for your claim. All documents generated by AIVA are draft templates for your review, editing, and approval before YOU submit them to the VA.