VA Form 21P-0847 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION OF CLAIMANT UPON DEATH OF CLAIMANT-2025

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The document provides information and instructions for requesting a substitution of claimant upon the death of a claimant under 38 U.S.C. section 5121a. It outlines the eligibility criteria for a living person to substitute for a deceased claimant to continue processing their claim for accrued benefits. The document includes specific sections for identifying information of both the deceased claimant and the substitute claimant, as well as guidance on where to send the completed form and how to revoke the request if needed.

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What is a substitute claimant for VA benefits?

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.

What VA claims get approved the most?

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.

What is the most common 100% VA disability?

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.

What is the hardest VA claim to get?

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.