VA has several ways to apply for your benefits depending on your category and status.
The Pre-Discharge Program
A joint VA and Department of Defense (DoD) program that affords service members the opportunity to file claims for disability compensation up to 180 days prior to separation or retirement from active duty or full time National Guard or Reserve duty (Titles 10 and 32). Read more on the Pre-Discharge Program.
The VONAPP (Veterans On Line Application)
The VONAPP web site is an official VA web site that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet.
Apply at your Local Regional Offices
VA regional offices can assist you with filing the appropriate VA forms. In addition VSO's (Veteran Service Organizations) can assist you as well by answering general question and even petitioning on your behalf for services they believe you are qualified to receive.
My personal favorite is the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veteran), I had alot of help from Mr. Gibney from the Albany NY D.A.V. he was a true advocate to help me gain access to the benefits I had earned.
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