Pick the places you served. We'll show every presumption you may qualify for and the conditions automatically service-connected — no nexus letter required.
Step 1 — When and where did you serve?
Check every location and era that applies. You can have multiple.
Presumptions you may qualify for
All presumptive conditions for your service
These are conditions automatically service-connected if you have qualifying service and a current diagnosis. Click any to see details, or add to your Claim List.
Next steps
Confirm you have a current diagnosis for each condition in a medical record.
Gather proof of qualifying service — DD-214, deployment records, performance reviews showing location.
File on VA Form 21-526EZ. Check "primary" claim type and note the presumption in the narrative.
No nexus letter required for any of these — VA presumes the connection by law.
If you also have non-presumptive conditions, run the Symptom Wizard to surface those.
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