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Evidence Needed For Your Disability Claim | Veterans Affairs
Find your claim type here to learn what evidence you’ll need.Notice to Veterans and service members of evidence needed: We’re required by law to tell you what evidence you’ll need to provide to support your disability claim.The information on this page is a summary of evidence requirements (called “section 5103 notice”). You can review the official evidence requirements in VA Form 21-526EZ.Get VA Form 21-526EZ to downloadType of claim you’re filingFind out what evidence you’ll need for your claim type:

 Original claim—the first claim you file for disability benefits 
 

You’ll need to submit evidence of:A current physical or mental disability from a medical professional, andAn event, injury, or disease that happened during your active-duty service, andA link between your current disability and the event, injury, or disease that happened during your service. Usually we need medical records or medical opinions from health care providers to support this link.In certain situations, we may conclude that there’s a link between your military service and your disability even if there’s no evidence. This usually applies to:A chronic (long-lasting) illness that appears within a year after discharge, orAn illness caused by contact with contaminants (toxic chemicals) or other hazardous materials, orAn illness caused by your time spent as a POW

 Increased claim—a claim for more compensation for a disability that we’ve already determined to be service connected and that’s gotten worse 
 

You’ll need to submit current evidence from a medical professional that shows your disability has gotten worse.

 New claim—a claim for added benefits or other benefit requests related to an existing service-connected disability 
 

You’ll need to submit evidence of:A current physical or mental disability from a medical professional, andAn event, injury, or disease that happened during your active-duty service, andA link between your current disability and the event, injury, or disease that happened during your service. Usually, we need medical records or medical opinions from health care providers to support this link.

 Secondary service-connected claim—a claim for a new disability that’s linked to a service-connected disability you already have
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Rochester VA Clinic | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
VA’s MOVE!® Weight Management Program for Veterans can help you adopt a healthy lifestyle, meet your health goals, and manage your weight. MOVE! is about much more than weight. It is about increasing your ability and confidence to achieve your health goals. MOVE!’s basic ideas—helping you learn tools and approaches for healthy eating and physical activity—are easy to follow and based on the latest research.
Learn more about MOVE!

 Mental health care
 

Common conditions: addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD 
 
If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even without enrolling in VA health care.

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Main Phone

Main Phone

Service Hours

 The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
 

Our medical center and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being. Our confidential outpatient services include individual and group therapy for:

Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression
Marriage and relationship problems
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety, addictive behaviors and personality disorders
Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

 Nephrology
 

Common conditions: Dialysis, kidney disease, high blood pressure, hypertension
 
Our specialists offer you advanced care for kidney-related diseases like chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and fluid and electrolyte problems. We also provide dialysis and related support.

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Main Phone

Main Phone

Service Hours

 The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
Health Services | VA Central Arkansas Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Available at these locations

Care we provide at VA Central Arkansas health care
MOVE! is a weight-management program designed to help you live a longer, healthier life. With the help of your MOVE! care team, you can eat a healthier diet, get more exercise, reduce your health risks, and improve your quality of life. The MOVE! program offers:

Weight-loss support groups to help you lose weight and keep it off
Healthy eating tips and cooking classes
Behavioral change strategies to help you live a healthier lifestyle
At home programs, women's specialty groups, and mental health based groups

How to join the MOVE!ment
Contact us at to join the program, or contact your local clinic for more information on MOVE! times and dates.
Learn more about MOVE!

 Nutrition, food, and dietary care
 

Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible.
Available at these locations

Care we provide at VA Central Arkansas health care
Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:

Cardiovascular and heart health
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
Eating disorders and digestive health
Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
Weight management

Food and nutrition services at our facilities
Food and nutrition services are available at our Little Rock and North Little Rock facilities, and may be available at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) through consultation, education, or telehealth.
Please contact your local clinic for more information on food and nutrition services.

 Ophthalmology
 

Common conditions: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease
 
Our ophthalmology specialists diagnose and provide medical and surgical care for conditions that affect your eyes—like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Available at these locations
Vancouver VA Medical Center | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. We can help you with effective treatments and support services, like:

Psychiatric and psychological counseling
Services for Veterans who are homeless
Treatment for addictive disorders
Transition and care management for post-9/11 combat Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)
PTSD Clinical Team (PCT)

Learn more about PTSD

 Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy
 

Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled by injury or disease.

 A referral is required
 

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Physical/Occupational Therapy Team

Main Phone

Service Hours

 The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
 

Care we provide at VA Portland Health Care System
If you're living with or recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic condition that limits your mobility and independence, we can help. Our physical, occupational, and movement therapists combine therapeutic exercise, counseling, education, and training to help you improve your health and quality of life. Our services include:

Pain relief and joint mobilization
Movement and exercise therapies to improve your strength, endurance, balance, and coordination
Mobility assessment and training with wheelchairs, scooters, and walking devices
Life skills training and activities to help you maintain the highest level of independence and functionality
Aquatic therapy to manage chronic pain
Evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical, orthopedic, psychosocial, and neurological conditions
West Roxbury VA Medical Center | VA Boston Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - West Roxbury Campus
 

 Building 3
 

 1st Floor, near the elevators, Room #1B-126
 

Main Phone

Service Hours

Mon.

	7:00 a.m.
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	5:00 p.m.
 	

Tue.

	7:00 a.m.
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	5:00 p.m.
 	

Wed.

	7:00 a.m.
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	5:00 p.m.
 	

Thu.

	7:00 a.m.
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	5:00 p.m.
 	

Fri.

	7:00 a.m.
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Sat.

	 	Closed

Sun.

	 	Closed

Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services. Our laboratory and pathology services include:

Study of blood, urine and other bodily fluids for illness management
Testing for infectious diseases
Cytopathology (study of unusual cells) and surgical pathology (study of tissue removed during surgery)
Autopsy services

Going to the lab for bloodwork?
When you visit one of our labs to have your blood drawn, you will be asked to present your VA identification card or other identification that has your full Social Security Number (SSN) on it. In addition, our phlebotomists are required to ask you to recite your full name and SSN as an extra measure of patient safety.
Please follow any dietary restrictions that your doctor may have requested -- such as fasting -- for your bloodwork.

 Nephrology
 

Common conditions: Dialysis, kidney disease, high blood pressure, hypertension
 
Our specialists offer you advanced care for kidney-related diseases like chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and fluid and electrolyte problems. We also provide dialysis and related support.

 Visit our office, by appointment only
 

 A referral is required
 

Appointments
The West Roxbury unit provides care 24/7 for inpatients who experience kidney and electrolyte disorders. Acute inpatient dialysis is also available. Ask your provider for a referral. 

Main Phone
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center | VA Boston Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions.

 Visit our office, by appointment only
 

 A referral is required
 

Appointments
If you aren't being seen by Palliative Care, your primary care provider, social worker or other clinician can refer you. If you're already being seen by Palliative Care, call them at .

Medical Service Assistant

Medical Service Assistant

 Jamaica Plain Palliative Care Oncology Clinic
 

 Main hospital building
 

 9th Floor, D-Wing
 

Main Phone

Service Hours

Mon.

	 	Closed

Tue.

	 	Closed

Wed.

	9:00 a.m.
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	4:00 p.m.
 	

Thu.

	9:00 a.m.
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	3:00 p.m.
 	

Fri.

	 	Closed

Sat.

	 	Closed

Sun.

	 	Closed

 Visit our office, by appointment only
 

 A referral is required
 

Appointments
If you aren't being seen by Palliative Care, your primary care provider, social worker or other clinician can refer you. If you're already being seen by Palliative Care, call them at .

Medical Service Assistant

Medical Service Assistant

 Jamaica Plain Palliative Care Renal Clinic
 

 Main hospital building
 

 6th floor, B-Wing
 

Main Phone

Service Hours

Mon.

	 	Closed

Tue.

	 	Closed

Wed.

	9:00 a.m.
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	4:00 p.m.
 	

Thu.

	 	Closed

Fri.

	 	Closed

Sat.

	 	Closed

Sun.

	 	Closed

Our palliative and hospice care services support you and your family as you cope with a life-threatening or terminal illness, such as heart failure, chronic obstructive lung disease, cancer, advanced kidney, lung, liver or heart disease, or progressive neurologic disease. Palliative care works to provide comfort, reduce suffering, and improve the quality of life for patients being treated for serious illnesses.
Vancouver VA Medical Center | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Our physical, occupational, and movement therapists combine therapeutic exercise, counseling, education, and training to help you improve your health and quality of life. Our services include:

Pain relief and joint mobilization
Movement and exercise therapies to improve your strength, endurance, balance, and coordination
Mobility assessment and training with wheelchairs, scooters, and walking devices
Life skills training and activities to help you maintain the highest level of independence and functionality
Aquatic therapy to manage chronic pain
Evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical, orthopedic, psychosocial, and neurological conditions

Reach VA Portland's Physical/Occupational Therapy team at 503-220-8262, ext. 31826.
Learn about Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency opportunities.

 Plastic and reconstructive surgery
 

Plastic and reconstructive surgery can restore function and appearance after damage from disease, burns, traumatic injuries, congenital and developmental conditions and other causes.

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Main Phone

Main Phone

Service Hours

 The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
 

Our plastic and reconstructive surgeons perform surgery to improve body function, or correct facial and body abnormalities caused by birth defects, injury, disease, or aging. We also perform cosmetic surgery to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem. Our services include:

Surgical repair of congenital deformities such as cleft lips and palates
Skin cancer surgery to remove malignant moles, lesions, and tumors from your skin
Breast reduction and reconstruction surgery
Skin grafts to treat burns, injuries, or illnesses, which involves removing skin from one part of your body and grafting it to another
Nasal reconstruction surgery to change the shape of your nose

 Podiatry
 

Common conditions: arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot care, foot deformities, skin and nail conditions
Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center | VA Central Arkansas Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety, addictive behaviors, and personality disorders
Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

 Nutrition, food, and dietary care
 

Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible.

 Visit our office, with or without an appointment
 

 A referral is required
 

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Main Phone

 Schedule an appointment online
 

Main Phone

Service Hours

 The service hours are the same as our facility hours.
 

Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:

Cardiovascular and heart health
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
Eating disorders and digestive health
Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
Weight management

Food and nutrition services at our facilities
Food and nutrition services are available at our Little Rock and North Little Rock facilities, and may be available at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) through consultation, education, or telehealth.
Please contact your local clinic for more information on food and nutrition services.

 Ophthalmology
 

Common conditions: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease
 
Our ophthalmology specialists diagnose and provide medical and surgical care for conditions that affect your eyes—like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

 Visit our office, with or without an appointment
 

 A referral is not required
 

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Main Phone

 Schedule an appointment online
 

Main Phone

Service Hours
Raymond G. Murphy Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | VA New Mexico Health Care | Veterans Affairs
On-site outpatient chronic hemodialysis
Inpatient nephrology consultation

 Nutrition, food, and dietary care
 

Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible.

 Visit our office, with or without an appointment
 

 A referral is not required
 

Appointments

 Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required,
 you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
 

Nutrition Services

 Schedule an appointment online
 

 Location
 

 Bldg 41
 

 B-110 (look for signs)
 

Nutrition and Food Services

Service Hours

Mon.

	7:30 a.m.
	to
	4:00 p.m.
 	

Tue.

	7:30 a.m.
	to
	4:00 p.m.
 	

Wed.

	7:30 a.m.
	to
	4:00 p.m.
 	

Thu.

	7:30 a.m.
	to
	4:00 p.m.
 	

Fri.

	7:30 a.m.
	to
	4:00 p.m.
 	

Sat.

	 	Closed

Sun.

	 	Closed

Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:

Cardiovascular and heart health
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
Eating disorders and digestive health
Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
Weight management

 Optometry
 

Common conditions: vision exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses
 
Our optometrists offer you routine eye exams, preventive vision testing and treatment for conditions like glaucoma. We also provide prescriptions for eyeglasses and other assistive devices.

 Visit our office, with or without an appointment
 

 A referral is required
 

Appointments

Optometry Clinic
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Chief Operating Officer
Chief of Staff

CDC Centers and Institute and Leadership

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

CDC Offices and Leadership

CDC Washington Office (CDC/W)
Office of Communications (OC)
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Office of the Chief of Staff (OCS)
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Office of Health Equity (OHE)
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Office of Policy, Performance, and Evaluation (OPPE)