Get Va 21p-534ez (formerly Va 21-534ez) 2022-2025

Filling out the VA 21P-534EZ form online can seem challenging, but with detailed guidance, you can complete it confidently and accurately. This guide will provide clear instructions for each section of the form, ensuring you understand what information is required.

Follow the steps to fill out the VA 21P-534EZ form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the VA 21P-534EZ form and open it in the editing tool.
2. Section I requires you to enter the veteran's identification information, including their name, social security number, date of birth, and date of death, if applicable.
3. In Section II, you will provide your relationship to the veteran, your personal identification details, and contact information.
4. Skip Section III if the veteran was receiving VA benefits at their time of death; if not, provide the necessary service information for the veteran.
5. Section IV focuses on your marital information as a surviving spouse. Complete this section if you are claiming benefits based on your marriage to the veteran.
6. Provide the marital history in Section V, detailing any previous marriages of both the claimant and the veteran.
7. If claiming benefits for children, Section VI requires listing dependent children, their birthdates, and any applicable statuses.
8. Section VII is for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) claims. Check the appropriate boxes to indicate the specific benefits you are claiming.
9. Complete Section VIII if you are claiming for increased entitlements due to nursing home residency or the need for assistance.
10. In Section IX, report any income and assets; be precise about the income sources as this impacts benefit eligibility.
11. Section X focuses on medical or other expenses that may be claimed; ensure to provide accurate figures for all relevant expenses.
12. Provide your direct deposit information in Section XI to ensure prompt payment processing after your claim is approved.
13. In Section XII, certify the information provided by signing and dating the form.
14. Sections XIII and XIV require witness signatures only if applicable, ensure to follow instructions regarding documentation.
15. Once completed, save your changes, and you can either download, print, or share the form securely.

Complete your VA 21P-534EZ form online to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to.