Official VA Form

VA Form 21-651

Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation from Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305)

VA Form 21-651 — Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation from Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305) is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form. The current version was last revised 2015-06-07. It is 1 page long. Download the up-to-date PDF below — BaseNeed syncs form data directly from VA.gov so you always get the current edition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 21-651 used for?

Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation from Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 5304(a)-5305). It is an official VA form, administered by VBA.

Where can I download the current VA Form 21-651?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-651-ARE.pdf (last revised 2015-06-07).

How long is VA Form 21-651?

VA Form 21-651 is 1 page long, last revised 2015-06-07.

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