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21P-534a Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child - In S

21P-534a Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child - In S 2026

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The document is an application form (VA Form 21P-534a) for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits by a surviving spouse or child of a veteran who died in service. It outlines the required information, including personal details of the veteran and claimant, eligibility criteria, and privacy notices regarding the handling of personal data. The form must be completed accurately to avoid delays in processing claims for service-connected death benefits.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 21P-534a application in the editor.
Begin by filling in the veteran's full name and Social Security number in Items 1 and 2. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing your application.
In Item 3, enter the claimant's full name. This should be the surviving spouse or the person applying on behalf of minor children.
Proceed to Item 5, where you will indicate if you have lived continuously with the veteran from marriage until their death. If not, provide details in Item 6 regarding the cause of separation.
Complete Items 7 through 12 with relevant personal information, including date of birth, mailing address, and contact numbers. Make sure all entries are clear and legible.
In Items 14 through 17, specify your preferences regarding direct deposit for VA payments and provide your signature along with the date signed.
Finally, ensure that Items 18 through 20 are filled out by a Military Casualty Assistance Officer if applicable. Review all entries before submitting.

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What is the VA Form 21 534 for surviving spouses?

Monthly payment rates Number of Veterans eligible childrenMonthly rate for each child (in U.S. $)Total monthly payment (in U.S. $) 1 697.96 697.96 2 502.04 1,004.07 3 436.74 1,310.23 4 389.80 1,559.215 more rows Jun 10, 2025

When a husband dies, does the wife get his VA disability?

As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, including health care, life insurance, or money for school. As the survivor of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for added benefits, including help with burial costs and survivor compensation.

What is the VA form for surviving spouse?

When to use this form. Use VA Form 21P-534EZ if you want to submit evidence along with your claim, using the Fully Developed Claim (FDC) program to get a decision on your claim faster. You can use this form if youre: A surviving spouse or child of a Veteran who has died.

What is VA form 21 534?

YOU SHOULD USE THIS FORM TO: (1) Apply for VA benefits you may be entitled to receive as a surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran; (2) Apply for any money VA owes the veteran but did not pay prior to death (called accrued benefits):