VA Announces Online Claims Applications
Jul 17 2008
The VA announced Wednesday that it is now accepting online applications from veterans, survivors, and other claimants filing initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation, and employment benefits without the additional requirement to submit a signed paper copy of the application.
Effective immediately, the VA will now process applications received through its online application Web site, VONAPP, without the claimant’s signature. The electronic application will be sufficient authentication of the claimant’s application for benefits. Normal development procedures and rules of evidence still will apply to all VONAPP applications.
VONAPP reduces the number of incomplete applications received by the VA, decreasing the need for additional development by VA claims processors. The online application also provides a link to apply for VA health care benefits and much more.
To access VONAPP, go to www.va.gov/onlineapps.htm. For more information about VA benefits, go to the VA’s Web site at www.va.gov, or call (800) 827-1000.
