VA Form 21P-0847 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION OF CLAIMANT UPON DEATH OF CLAIMANT-2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the VA Form 21P-0847 in the editor.
  2. In Section I, enter the deceased claimant's identifying information, including their full name, social security number, and date of birth. Ensure accuracy for smooth processing.
  3. Proceed to Section II and provide your details as the substituting claimant. Fill in your name, relationship to the deceased, and contact information including phone numbers and email address if applicable.
  4. Review all entered information for completeness and accuracy. Make any necessary adjustments directly within the editor.
  5. Once satisfied with the form, sign it electronically in the designated area and date it appropriately before submitting.
  6. Finally, save a copy of your completed form for your records before sending it to the appropriate VA mailing address.

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However, a substitute may raise new theories of entitlement in support of the claim. (3) Submission of evidence and other rights. A substitute has the same rights regarding hearings, representation, appeals, and the submission of evidence as would have applied to the claimant had the claimant not died.
Tinnitus. Tinnitus is by far the most common condition veterans receive disability benefits for. In 2023, 2,944,093 veterans were receiving VA disability benefits for this conditionthe only one accounting for more than 2 million recipients.
Mental Health Conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression) This is due to several factors: Burden of Proof: Veterans must demonstrate that their mental health condition is directly related to their military service, which can be challenging without solid evidence.
Substitution allows a person eligible for accrued benefits to substitute a deceased beneficiary on a pending claim or appeal. The substitute claimant may submit evidence in support of the pending claim or appeal for potential accrued benefits.

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