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Various VA Forms and Applications in PDF Format Below is a list of the most commonly used forms for senior veterans or their survivors seeking to apply for compensation or pension benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Not all of the forms would be necessary if applicable information is available from other sources or substantiating documents are available in another form. VBA Form 21-0966 -- INTENT TO FILE A CLAIM VBA Form 21-526EZ -- Veteran’s Application for Disability Compensation & Related Benefits
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VBA Form 21-527EZ -- Veteran’s Application for Pension Veterans Pension is sometimes called the Aid and Attendance Benefit. Learn more about the complete claim process.
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VBA Form 21-534EZ -- Surviving Spouse or Child's Application for Death Pension, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and/or Accrued Benefits (including death compensation if applicable)
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SF 180 -- Request Pertaining to Military Records (used to obtain DD 214 discharge record)
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VBA Form 21-22a -- Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative (POA for claim) VBA Form 21-2680 -- Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent need for Regular Aid and Attendance (Completed by Claimant's Physician)
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VBA Form 21-4142 -- Consent To Release Medical Information To The VA VBA Form 4138 -- Statement In Support Of Claim VBA Form 21-0845 -- Authorization to Disclose Personal Information Care Provider Report (Completed by Claimant's Care Provider & used to provide evidence of recurring medical expenses) VBA Form 21-0792 -- Request for Nursing Home Information
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Claimant's Certification of out-of-pocket costs for un-reimbursed medical expenses
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IMPORTANT: When applying for Pension, the claimant(s) should supply the VA with an original copy of the veteran's discharge papers. VA also needs proof that the claimant(s) are actually paying for care; supplying the VA with receipts or invoices marked paid for un reimbursed care costs (e.g. home care or assisted living) will provide them with that proof. It is
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also useful for those applying for death pension to send a copy of their marriage certificate and a copy of the veteran's death
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certificate along with their application to VA.
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These forms are often used for supplemental information or for purposes such as the EVR, application for HISA grants and other reporting requirements.
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VA Form 21-526b -- Change in Existing Compensation VA Form 10-10EZ - Application for Health Care VA Form 10-0103 - HISA Grant Application VA Form 21-527 Change in Income, Net Worth and Employment Statement for Pension VA Form 21-8049 Request for Details of Expenses VA Form 21-8416 Medical Expense Report (Typically used for EVR but can be used for original application) VA Form 21-0510 Eligibility Verification Report Instructions VA Form 21-0516 EVR Veteran with No Children VA Form 21-0517 EVR Veteran with Children VA Form 21-0518 EVR Surviving Spouse with No Children Find Help in Your Area · Veterans Benefits · Resources · Contact Us
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VA Forms This section provides downloadable files of the most commonly used VA Forms for senior veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. View the Forms...
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