ClaimGap is a local-first desktop app that helps veterans work through VA Form 21-526EZ, organize evidence and statements, and review the full claim package before export — all from a single saved claim file on your own machine.
Free · Windows 10/11 · No account required · Your data stays on your device
Screenshot shows the current desktop build. Top-bar labels (Meritus / ClaimBuilder) reflect the current shipped product; the public website name is ClaimGap.
ClaimGap brings the moving parts of a VA disability claim into one organized file — so you're not juggling the form, evidence folders, statements, and final review across separate places.
Move through the main sections of the official disability compensation form in a structured sequence. The claim opens to a guided flow that mirrors the actual form structure.
See All FeaturesTrack supporting records organized by condition and by evidence role — diagnosis, in-service event, connection, and severity — not just by file name or upload date.
See Evidence ToolsBefore you export, the Final Review screen catches missing items and shows completeness status across conditions. Export as a claim packet PDF or a bundle ZIP when the claim is ready.
See Review ToolsWithout a tool like this, the work ends up spread across form questions, saved PDFs, evidence folders, personal notes, buddy statements, and a list of things still to gather. It is easy to lose track of where each piece lives and what still needs work.
ClaimGap gives that work a stable home. The workspace holds your claim file, conditions, evidence, statements, and PDF Library together so you can move through them in order and export when the package is ready.
ClaimGap is a tool for organizing claim work. It does not file claims, provide legal advice, or represent you before the VA.
Claim work stays in local files on your machine. The app does not transmit data to external servers, require a login, or depend on cloud sync.
Claims are saved as real files you can reopen, continue, and back up. One workspace. One file. Full workflow continuity between sessions.
The product includes visible review gates — File Check and Final Review — so issues surface before the claim leaves your hands, not after.
The main workspace is organized into clear navigation groups so you can move through the workflow in order.