When a veteran is requesting financial hardship it may help if he/she also fills out VA form 5655. This form is just informing VA of your financial status and your monthly breakdown of your Income VS. Expenses and any/all debt that you have that are current and past due. A lot of veterans are probably claiming financial hardship but this will be your proof and you can attach any bill(s) that you feel will help. http://www4.va.gov/v.../pdf/VA5655.pdf