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Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (VA Form 21-8940)

OMB 2900-0404 · VA.

OMB 2900-0404

VA Form 21-8940 is used by veterans to apply for increased VA disability compensation based on the inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities. Without this information, entitlement to individual unemployability benefits could not be determined.

The latest form for Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (VA Form 21-8940) expires 2027-07-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form VA Form 21-8940 Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (VA Form 21-8940) Form
2024-11859, 30-Day FRN (2900-0404, VAF21-8940).pdf Supplementary Document
2900-0404, Supporting Statement (VAF21-8940).docx Supporting Statement A
2024-06023, 60-Day FRN (2900-0404, VAF21-8940).pdf Supplementary Document
Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (VA Form 21-8940) Form

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202403-2900-004 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2024-05-31
202009-2900-013 Approved with change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2021-05-13
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201401-2900-008 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2014-07-28
201309-2900-011 Withdrawn and continue	Revision of a currently approved collection	2013-09-19
201103-2900-004 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2011-06-28
200709-2900-012 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2008-04-09
200502-2900-005 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2005-02-17
200201-2900-029 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2002-01-18
199811-2900-018 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	1998-11-23
199508-2900-021 Withdrawn and continue	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1995-08-23
199408-2900-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1994-08-18
199107-2900-008 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1991-07-17
198811-2900-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1988-11-07
198511-2900-005 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1985-11-25
198312-2900-011 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1983-12-27