Benefits for spina bifida linked to agent orange | veterans affairs

HOW TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS You’ll need to fill out an Application for Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service Veterans (VA Form 21-0304). Get

VA Form 21-0304 to download You’ll also need to submit this evidence: * Your birth certificate or another document showing the biological relationship between you and your Veteran parent,

AND * Service records that prove your Veteran parent served in Vietnam, Thailand, or in or near the DMZ during the qualifying dates listed above, AND * Medical records with the diagnosis of

spina bifida  You can apply by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional. OPTION 1: BY MAIL OR FAX Mail your completed form and supporting evidence to this address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Intake Center PO Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547-4444 Or you can fax them to . If you’re outside the U.S., fax them to 1-.  OPTION 2: IN PERSON Bring your

completed form and supporting evidence to a VA regional office near you. Find a VA regional office near you OPTION 3: WITH THE HELP OF A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL You can work with a trained

professional called an accredited representative to get help applying for benefits. Get help applying for benefits If you already have an accredited representative or a power of attorney and

you need to update their information, call us at (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION OR APPLYING FOR BENEFITS Call us

at (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.  Or send us an email at [email protected]. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SPINA BIFIDA HEALTH CARE BENEFITS PROGRAM

Call us at (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. ET. You can also contact us online through Ask VA. Contact us online through Ask VA Or send us an email at

[email protected].