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Your intent to file must contain: (1) sufficient personal information to identify the Veteran and. claimant (if not the Veteran); (2) an election of the general benefit(s) you are seeking (i.e., compensation, pension, or survivors benefits); and (3) you or your representativeâs signature.
After you submit an informal claim stating your intent to apply for benefits, the VA will send you an application form for disability compensation benefits. You must complete and submit this application within one year of receiving it or you lose your right to the earlier effective date based on your informal claim.