Official VA Form

VA Form 21P-534a

Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child—In-Service Death Only

VA Form 21P-534a — Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child—In-Service Death Only is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form used for family member benefits. The current version was last revised 2022-07-08. 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: 2022-07-08
First issued: 2022-11-08
Pages: 2
Administered by: VBA

Family member benefits

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Form 21P-534a used for?

Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child—In-Service Death Only. It is an official VA form in the Family member benefits category, administered by VBA.

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

Download the official PDF from VA.gov here: https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-534a-ARE.pdf (last revised 2022-07-08).

How long is VA Form 21P-534a?

VA Form 21P-534a is 2 pages long, last revised 2022-07-08.

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