The VA now will accept online applications from veterans, survivors, and other claimants filing initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits without having to submit a signed paper copy of their application.
No claimant signature is required for initial online applications received through the Veterans Online Applications (VONAPP) Web site. This electronic application is sufficient authentication of the claimant’s application for benefits. Normal development procedures and rules of evidence still apply to all VONAPP applications.
View a list of Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about VONAPP. Or, for more information about VA benefits, visit the VA’s Web site at www.va.gov or call their toll-free number at (800) 827-1000.