Get About Va Form 21-0788 | Veterans Affairs

Filling out the About VA Form 21-0788 is an important process for individuals seeking to claim an apportionment of a veteran's award. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions to help users complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the form correctly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by providing the veteran's name in the designated field, including the first name, middle initial, and last name.
3. If you have the VA file number, enter it in the appropriate space. This helps link your form to existing records.
4. Complete section 3, if applicable, by entering the name of the person completing the form (if different from the veteran), their mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
5. In section 4, specify who you are requesting an apportionment for, including their full name and relationship to the veteran.
6. In section 5, indicate how much the veteran or their surviving spouse contributes to the person for whom an apportionment is claimed and the frequency of these contributions.
7. Answer question 6 regarding the spouse's living situation clearly. If applicable, provide an explanation in Part III - Remarks.
8. Respond to question 7 regarding whether the veteran's children have been legally adopted by another person.
9. Complete Part I, reporting all income and net worth. Ensure to include gross amounts for all sources of income.
10. Fill in Part II with your monthly living expenses, documenting all relevant expenses, using '0' or 'none' if there are none.
11. Utilize Part III for any additional remarks or information about financial hardship you may wish to communicate.
12. Complete Part IV by signing the form and dating it, certifying that all statements are true to the best of your knowledge.
13. Finally, once all fields are completed, save any changes. You can then download, print, or share the form as needed.

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