Get Va 21p-534a (formerly 21-534a) 2015-2025

Filling out the VA 21P-534a form online is an essential step for users seeking Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits by a surviving spouse or child of a veteran. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help ensure accurate and comprehensive completion of the form.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the VA 21P-534a form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Provide the veteran's full name as required in section 1, along with their social security number in section 2. Ensure accuracy to avoid delays.
3. In section 3, enter the claimant's full name and their social security number in section 4. This identifies who is applying for the benefits.
4. For section 5, indicate your relationship with the veteran. If you are a surviving spouse, confirm your continuous cohabitation with the veteran.
5. If applicable, explain the cause of separation in section 6, detailing the reason, date, and duration of the separation.
6. Fill in the date of birth for the surviving spouse in section 7.
7. In section 8, list any children of the deceased veteran that are in your custody. Provide their full names along with dates of birth and social security numbers.
8. Complete section 9 by entering the claimant's current mailing address, and provide the daytime and evening telephone numbers in section 10.
9. If there are changes to your address, state your current address in section 12 and any upcoming address change in section 13.
10. In section 14, decide whether you want your VA payments directly deposited to your financial account. If yes, fill in section 15 with your account information.
11. Review and sign section 16 to certify your statements are true and complete. Include today's date in section 17.
12. Sections 18, 19, and 20 are to be completed by the Military Casualty Assistance Officer, so ensure this information is filled by them if necessary.
13. Once all sections are completed accurately, save your changes. You may then download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out the VA 21P-534a form online today to ensure your application is submitted accurately and promptly.