Official VA Form

VA Form 21P-0518-1

Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse with No Children)

VA Form 21P-0518-1 — Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse with No Children) is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form used for family member benefits. The current version was last revised 2024-06-07. It is 2 pages 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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Last revised: 2024-06-07
First issued: 2024-06-06
Pages: 2
Administered by: VBA

Family member benefits

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 21P-0518-1 used for?

Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Surviving Spouse with No Children). It is an official VA form in the Family member benefits category, administered by VBA.

Where can I download the current VA Form 21P-0518-1?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-0518-1-ARE.pdf (last revised 2024-06-07).

How long is VA Form 21P-0518-1?

VA Form 21P-0518-1 is 2 pages long, last revised 2024-06-07.

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Nearby form numbers

VA Form 21P-0516-1 (Spanish) — Reporte Verificacion De Elegibilidad Para Pension Mejorada (Veterano Sin Hijos)
VA Form 21P-0517-1 — Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Veteran with Children)
VA Form 21P-0517-1(Spanish) — Reporte De Verificacion De Elegibilidad Para Pension Mejorada (Veterano Con Hijos)
VA Form 21P-0518-1(Spanish) — Reporte De Verificacion De Elegibilidad Para Pension Mejorada (Conyuge Sobreviviente Sin Hijos)
VA Form 21P-0519c-1 — Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report (Child or Children)
VA Form 21P-0519C-1(Spanish) — Reporte De Verificacion De Elegibilidad Para Pension Mejorada (Hijo o Hijos)