Official VA Form

VA Form 21P-534

Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivors Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child (Including Death Compensation if Applicable)

VA Form 21P-534 — Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivors Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child (Including Death Compensation if Applicable) is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form used for disability, family member benefits, pension. The current version was last revised 2022-07-14. It is 13 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: 2022-07-14
First issued: 2023-10-13
Pages: 13
Administered by: VBA

DisabilityFamily member benefitsPension

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 21P-534 used for?

Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivors Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child (Including Death Compensation if Applicable). It is an official VA form in the Disability, Family member benefits, Pension categories, administered by VBA.

Where can I download the current VA Form 21P-534?

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-534-ARE.pdf (last revised 2022-07-14).

How long is VA Form 21P-534?

VA Form 21P-534 is 13 pages long, last revised 2022-07-14.

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