Filing Terms used on 21-526EZ

This page lists the exact condition names the VA uses on VA.gov when you file a disability claim. When you reach the "Add Disabilities" step on VA Form 21-526EZ, use this tool to find the official term so your condition matches what the VA expects. If a condition is not listed, the page shows you how to enter it in free text so the VA can still assign the correct diagnostic code.

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VA.gov Filing Term DC Code VA Condition Name Body System
How to use this: When you reach the "Add Disabilities" step on VA.gov's 21-526EZ form, search for the term shown here. If your condition isn't listed, type it in the free-text field exactly as your doctor diagnosed it. The VA will assign the correct diagnostic code.
Guide to naming conditions on VA Form 21-526EZ using documented diagnoses or truthful symptoms and identifying secondary-claim direction.
Visual guide: Naming Conditions on VA Form 21-526EZ How to name a condition on the 21-526EZ so it is classified the way you intend. View full size · All 29 visual guides

Source: VA.gov open-source code (disabilityLabelsRevised.js). For help filing, see our Claim Guide guide or find a VSO representative.

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