Get Va Form 21p-534a. Application For Dependency & Indemnity Compensation By A Surviving Spouse

The VA FORM 21P-534a serves as the application for dependency and indemnity compensation by a surviving spouse or child in cases of in-service death. This guide will help you navigate each section of the form with ease, ensuring that you provide all necessary information accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the form correctly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in the veteran’s name in the first section (Item 1), including their first name, middle initial, and last name. In Item 2, provide the veteran's social security number.
3. Next, fill in your own name as the claimant in Item 3, again using your first name, middle initial, and last name. Item 4 requires your social security number.
4. For item 5, indicate whether you have lived continuously with the veteran from the date of marriage to the date of death by checking the appropriate box.
5. If you answered 'have not' to Item 5, complete Item 6 by providing the cause of separation, including the date and duration, and attach any required court orders.
6. In Item 7, enter the date of birth of the surviving spouse using the format MM, DD, YYYY.
7. For Item 8, list the children of the deceased veteran in your custody, including their full names, relationship to you, places of birth, and dates of birth with social security numbers.
8. Complete Item 9 by providing your current mailing address, including street, city, state, and zip code.
9. In Item 10, list your daytime and evening telephone numbers.
10. Item 11 asks if you will be changing your address; check the appropriate box and provide new address information in Items 12 and 13 if applicable.
11. For Item 14, indicate whether you want your VA payment to be directly deposited into your financial account.
12. If you chose to enroll in direct deposit, complete Item 15 with your financial institution information, including the routing number and account number.
13. Proceed to certify that your statements are true in Items 16A and 16B, then date your application in Item 17.
14. Items 18-20 must be completed by a military casualty assistance officer; ensure they provide their name, rank, telephone number, and email address.
15. Once you have filled in all sections of the form, review your information for accuracy. You can then save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete the VA FORM 21P-534a online today to ensure you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.