Fax the VA: Disability Evidence, Benefits & DFAS Pay
Send your claim to the right VA or DFAS fax line, and get your own number so their reply reaches you — not a shared machine. Free for small documents, no fax machine needed.
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Which VA fax line you need
The VA is not one fax number — it routes by what you are sending. Disability claim evidence goes to the VA Evidence Intake Center (the numbers above). Retired-pay and Survivor Benefit Plan paperwork goes to DFAS. CHAMPVA eligibility goes to the VHA Office of Integrated Veteran Care. Sending to the right line is what gets your document into the right file the first time. Always confirm the fax number printed on your own VA notice — it takes priority over any general number.
The CHAMPVA fax number
CHAMPVA is handled separately from disability claims, by the VHA Office of Integrated Veteran Care. Eligibility and enrollment paperwork goes to (303) 331-7809, the number printed on VA Form 10-10d, the CHAMPVA application itself.
That covers the application, proof of eligibility, and changes to who is covered. A CHAMPVA *claim* is a different matter and goes to the claims address on your Explanation of Benefits, not to this line. As always, a fax number printed on the specific VA letter you received takes priority over any general number.
What veterans fax to the VA
The most common documents:
- Disability claim evidence and supporting records for a compensation & pension claim
- VA Form 21-4142 (authorization to release information)
- DFAS retired-pay changes, SBP elections, and allotment forms
- CHAMPVA eligibility and enrollment paperwork
These are deadline-sensitive and often run several pages. Send for free within your monthly free pages, or from about 10¢ a page with a one-time credit pack for larger packets.
Get the VA’s reply, not just the send
A claim is a conversation. The VA responds by fax — a request for more evidence, a rating decision, a benefits determination. If you sent from a shared number, that reply goes nowhere. A dedicated FaxTerra number (US or Canadian) receives those replies straight to your FaxTerra inbox, with an email notification, so nothing about your claim gets lost. See how receiving works.
How to fax the VA from anywhere
It takes a couple of minutes:
- Create a free account: email sign-up, no fax machine and no US phone number required.
- Upload your document (PDF, image, or a phone photo) and enter the VA or DFAS fax number.
- Send free within your monthly free pages and track delivery in real time.
- To catch the VA’s reply, add a subscription and pick your own number.
Filing from overseas works exactly the same — see getting a US fax number from abroad. See how receiving works to get your own number so replies reach you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fax number do I use to send evidence to the VA?
For disability claim evidence, the VA Evidence Intake Center is +1 (844) 531-7818 within the US, or +1 (248) 524-4260 from outside the US. Always check the fax number printed on your own VA notice first — if it lists a specific number, use that one.
Can I fax the VA my disability claim without a fax machine?
Yes. FaxTerra sends your document online — upload a PDF or a photo and we deliver it to the VA’s fax line. Small documents are free; larger evidence packets are covered by a one-time credit pack from about 10¢ a page.
How do I fax DFAS about my retired pay?
DFAS Retired & Annuitant Pay accepts fax at +1 (800) 469-6559 for pay changes, SBP elections, allotments, and withholding forms. Include your name and the last four of your SSN on a cover sheet so it routes to your account.
What is the CHAMPVA fax number?
CHAMPVA eligibility and enrollment paperwork goes to +1 (303) 331-7809, the number VA prints on Form 10-10d. Send the completed application with your supporting documents in one fax. Claims go to the address on your Explanation of Benefits instead.
Will the VA fax me back, and how do I receive it?
The VA often responds by fax with a request for more evidence or a decision. To receive those replies, add a FaxTerra subscription and choose your own US or Canadian number — replies arrive in your FaxTerra inbox, with an email notification, wherever you live.
Is FaxTerra affiliated with the VA?
No. FaxTerra is an independent online fax service. We are not affiliated with the VA, DFAS, or the US government — we simply deliver your document to the fax number you choose and receive the reply for you.
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