# Donor-Funded VA Disability Claim Preparation Help for Veterans

> Donor-funded support with templates for injury statements, buddy letters, nexus letters, and legal-argument drafts — helping veterans prepare their VA disability claims. You review, approve, and submit. VA processing times vary; check VA.gov for the current average.

Source: https://aivaclaims.com/services/disability-claims

Last updated: September 13, 2026

AIVA helps veterans organize medical records and prepare draft claim documents through donor-funded support. You check every draft, decide what to include, and submit your own claim. This preparation support is funded by donations.

[Start preparing your claim](https://aivaclaims.com/sign-up)

[See the evidence checklist first](https://aivaclaims.com/guides/va-claim-evidence-checklist)

## At a Glance

- \**Free** — Donor-Funded for Veterans
- \**Processing times vary** — [Check the current VA average](https://www.va.gov/disability/after-you-file-claim/)
- \**501(c)(3)** — IRS-Recognized Tax-Exempt Nonprofit

## How AIVA Helps You Prepare Your Claim Package

### 1. File Your Intent to File

An intent to file can reserve a potential effective date if VA awards benefits. Starting certain online VA claim forms with a verified account can establish it automatically. You generally have one year to complete and file the claim. [Learn about Intent to File →](https://aivaclaims.com/services/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 →](https://aivaclaims.com/services/medical-records)

### 3. Upload to AIVA

Upload your medical records to AIVA. Use the generated suggestions to locate potentially relevant evidence, then check them against your original records.

[Get Started Free →](https://aivaclaims.com/sign-up)

### 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. Processing times vary; [check VA.gov for the current average](https://www.va.gov/disability/after-you-file-claim/).

## 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

Draft material to discuss with a qualified health care provider. An AI draft is not a medical opinion; a clinician must make and support any medical conclusions.

### 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

### What draft documents does AIVA help prepare?

AIVA helps prepare draft injury statements for each condition as templates for YOUR review, buddy letters (statements in support of claim), draft material for a clinician to consider, and a draft claim package for YOUR review and submission to the VA.

### Who runs AIVA, and how is it funded?

AIVA Claims is a program of ESBE Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity (EIN 87-1218291). Donations are tax-deductible. Our claim-preparation support is donor-funded for veterans, provided through charitable donations.

### What is the VA disability claims approval rate?

The national VA approval rate varies year to year. Thorough documentation and careful medical-evidence review help veterans submit a stronger claim. VA processing times vary; [check VA.gov for the current average](https://www.va.gov/disability/after-you-file-claim/).

### Can AIVA help with appeals?

Yes, AIVA can help you organize appeal materials by analyzing your VA decision letter, identifying potentially missing evidence, and preparing draft additional documentation for YOUR review to strengthen your case.

## 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 →](https://aivaclaims.com/sign-up) [File Intent to File First](https://aivaclaims.com/services/intent-to-file)

Want to help a fellow veteran get this support for free? [Sponsor a Veteran](https://www.every.org/esbe-incorporated?frequency=once#/donate/pay)

## Who provides this help?

AIVA is a technology platform providing AI tools to help you organize documents for YOUR claim. **AIVA is not a law firm, medical provider, or VA-accredited claims agent.** For representation, [find VA-accredited help](https://www.va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/). You maintain complete control and responsibility for reviewing, approving, and submitting all materials to the VA.