Filing Terms used on 21-526EZ

The VA.gov Filing Terms on this page provides veterans with a clear, searchable list of the exact condition names and labels used by the Department of Veterans Affairs when filing a disability claim on VA.gov. When you're completing the "Add Disabilities" step on the VA Form 21-526EZ, this tool helps you find the official term to select so your condition matches what the VA expects, reducing confusion and potential errors in your claim submission. If a condition isn't listed, the page also explains how to enter it in free text so the VA can still assign the correct diagnostic code, making the filing process smoother and more accurate for veterans.

How to use this: When you reach the "Add Disabilities" step on VA.gov's 21-526EZ form, search for the term shown here. If your condition isn't listed, type it in the free-text field exactly as your doctor diagnosed it. The VA will assign the correct diagnostic code.

VA.gov Filing Term	DC Code	VA Condition Name	Body System

Source: VA.gov open-source code (disabilityLabelsRevised.js). For help filing, see our Claim Guide guide or find a VSO representative.