VA Forms 21-526, 21-686c, and 21-4138 are no longer available for use and submission in the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP).  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is transitioning from VONAPP to a new online VA claim service known as VONAPP Direct Connect (VDC) for all Compensation claims, which is currently available for use in eBenefits. 

Claims for Education benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment benefits, and Burial benefits can still be submitted online through VONAPP.

How do I access VDC?

VDC is available for use in eBenefits under the “Apply for Benefits” section.  A Premium eBenefits account is necessary for access to VDC.  Your VONAPP username and password will not allow access to VDC.  To register for an eBenefits Premium account, please visit their DS Logon Account Registration page.

Once registered, select Apply for Benefits and then select VONAPP Direct Connect with Guided Assistance.  You will then be brought to the VDC “Start a New Application” screen where you have the options of Dependent Benefits, Compensation Benefits, Request for Representative, and Release Medical Records.

If you cannot access VDC for any reason and need to submit a claim immediately, please access our VA Forms Website and select the Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits, VA Form 21-526EZ.

Can I access my incomplete form in VONAPP?

Partially completed forms and forms saved but not submitted can be accessed in VONAPP for 30 days following the date you started your application.  After 30 days, claims not submitted are removed from the system.

Can I view my completed forms in VONAPP?

Forms submitted through VONAPP will be available to view and print for one year (365 days) from the date of submission.   For example, if you submitted a form in VONAPP on February 17, 2013, you will be able to view and print your form in VONAPP through February 16, 2014.   

Can I start a new VONAPP form?

VONAPP can be used to prepare and submit new forms for Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Benefits, and Burial Benefits.

Claims for Compensation Benefits and Dependency Benefits can be filed through VDC.  VDC is available for use in eBenefits under the “Apply for Benefits” section.  A Premium eBenefits account is necessary for access to VDC.  Your VONAPP username and password will not allow access to VDC.  To register for an eBenefits Premium account, please visit their DS Logon Account Registration page.

Once registered, select Apply for Benefits and then select VONAPP Direct Connect with Guided Assistance.  You will then be brought to the VDC “Start a New Application” screen where you have the options of Dependent Benefits, Compensation Benefits, Request for Representative, and Release Medical Records.

If you would like to submit an Application for Pension Benefits (VA Form 21-527EZ), please access our VA Forms Website.  Enter the form number in the Form Number field and click "Search."  The search will provide you with a link to the requested form.  Once you click on the link, the form will open and you can then print the form.  This application will need to be completed and mailed to the appropriate VA Regional Office based on the state in which you reside. 

Questions?  Please contact the VONAPP mailbox at VONAPP.VBACO@va.gov.