If you're the surviving spouse or child of a veteran, fill out VA Form 21P-534EZ, “Application for DIC, Survivor's Pension and/or Accrued Benefits.” If you're a surviving parent, fill out VA Form 21P-535, “Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by Parent(s).”
Dependency claims are made by immediate or close relatives of the deceased who have been deprived of their support and services. It is a compensation claim, not for the deceased but for their family after death.
The Commonwealth of Virginia exempts from taxation, the real property, including the joint real property of husband and wife, of any veteran who has been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service connected, permanent and total disability and who occupies the real property as his or her ...
Ing to the VA website, in April of 2022, the average number of days to complete a disability-related claim was 152 days which is nearly 5 months. In our experience, it can take anywhere from months to a year or longer for an application to be approved.
What is the Hardest VA Claim to Get? Mental Health Conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression) ... Sleep Apnea. Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) ... Chronic Pain Without a Clear Diagnosis.
The VA Claim Process with Timelines by Step VA Claim StepDescriptionTimeline Step #1: Claim Received The VA acknowledges receipt of your disability claim. 7 to 14 days Step #2: Under Review The VA reviews your claim to ensure all necessary information is included and understands the specifics of your case. 14 to 30 days6 more rows •
Submitting an electronic dependency claim through eBenefits allows VA to make a decision on your claim in as little as 48 hours. Simply log into eBenefits and click “Add or Remove Dependent” under the Apply section.