Filing a claim for compensation can be a very tedious task indeed. Even if you do complete the online version of the claim at VA's Online Application (VONAPP) website you may find that it takes at least 30 minutes just to fill in all the blanks, gathering the required supporting documentation and submitting it to the VA can take much longer and be an exercise in frustration. Here are a few pointers on how to make the process easier, and how to make sure you get everything right the first time, so you won't have to do it all over again.