VA Disability Claims: Free Help for Veterans
Last updated: April 2026
AIVA's tools review your medical records and help prepare draft claim documents for YOUR review, editing, and submission to the VA. We help identify potential qualifying conditions, prepare draft injury statements, and draft nexus letters — everything for YOU to review for a strong claim. As a program of an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, this support is donor-funded for veterans.
At a Glance
- Free — Donor-Funded for Veterans
- 80 days — Average VA Processing
- 501(c)(3) — IRS-Recognized Tax-Exempt Nonprofit
How AIVA Helps You Prepare Your Claim Package
1. File Your Intent to File
First, file VA Form 21-0966 on VA.gov to protect your effective date. This takes 5-10 minutes and locks in your backpay eligibility for one year. Learn about Intent to File →
2. Download Your Medical Records
Get your VA medical records from My HealtheVet or request them via mail. You'll also want any private medical records related to your conditions. How to get medical records →
3. Upload to AIVA
Upload your medical records to AIVA. Our AI analyzes every page to identify qualifying conditions and supporting evidence.
4. Review, Edit & Approve Prepared Drafts
AIVA helps prepare draft injury statements, buddy letters, and nexus letters for potential qualifying conditions. YOU review, edit, and approve each document before submission.
5. YOU Submit Your Claim
YOU submit your approved claim package directly to the VA via VA.gov, mail, or your local VA office. Average processing time is 80 days.
What Draft Templates AIVA Generates for Your Review
Injury Statements
Detailed statements for each condition describing symptoms, frequency, severity, and impact on daily life - optimized for VA rating criteria.
Buddy Letters
Statements in support of claim from family members or fellow service members describing witnessed symptoms and functional limitations.
Nexus Letters
Medical opinion letters connecting your current conditions to service, based on evidence found in your medical records.
Complete Claim Package
All draft documents organized and ready for YOUR review and submission, with instructions on how YOU can file your claim online or via mail.
VA Disability Claims FAQs
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Start Your VA Claim Today
Get help preparing your VA disability claim package — review and approve every document before YOU submit to the VA. As an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit program, our support is donor-funded for veterans.
Get Started →File Intent to File First
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Legal Disclaimer
AIVA is a technology platform providing AI tools to help you organize documents for YOUR claim. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal representation. You maintain complete control and responsibility for reviewing, approving, and submitting all materials to the VA.