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VA disability claim papers · Illinois

Illinois veterans affairs office: how to reach it

In Illinois, veterans receiving 10% or greater service-connected compensation or a total disability pension get a free fishing and hunting license. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs service officers are VA-accredited and give free help to veterans, dependents and survivors. Its listed street address is 833 South Spring Street. The office is listed in Springfield IL 62704.

Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.

What the official sources say

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How to keep these papers

Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.

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Where do these Illinois facts come from?

Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs; VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm, is not affiliated with the VA, and does not prepare, file or judge a claim. For advice about your situation, ask a free VA-accredited representative; VA.gov lists them by state.

Which papers should I keep for va disability claim papers?

A good start: DD-214 and service papers; Medical records you have; Statements from people who know; Copies of what you sent the VA; Letters and decisions from the VA; Dated notes from appointments and exams. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.

How can I keep these papers private on my phone?

KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.

Educational only. Not legal advice.