Forms Commonly Used for Veterans
Veterans seeking benefits often need to complete specific forms based on the type of benefit they are applying for. Here are some of the most commonly used forms for veterans to fill out when applying for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
1. VA Form 21-526EZ – Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits
Purpose: Apply for disability compensation and related benefits.
Key Sections: Personal info, service history, disability details, and medical treatment records.
Where to file: Online via VA website or mail to regional VA office.
Link: VA Form 21-526EZ
2. VA Form 21-22 – Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant’s Representative
Purpose: Designate a service organization to represent in the claims process.
Key Sections: Veteran and representative info, authorization for VSO.
Where to file: Submit to the VA with or without claims.
Link: VA Form 21-22
3. VA Form 21-4138 – Statement in Support of Claim
Purpose: Provide additional statements or claim support.
Key Sections: Personal statement, filing reasons, supporting details.
Where to file: Attach to claim forms or submit separately.
Link: VA Form 21-4138
4. VA Form 22-1990 – Application for VA Education Benefits
Purpose: Apply for GI Bill education benefits.
Key Sections: Personal and education history, qualifying military service.
Where to file: Online via VA Education Benefits website.
Link: VA Form 22-1990
5. VA Form 21-534EZ – Application for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits
Purpose: Used by survivors to apply for DIC, death pension, or accrued benefits.
Key Sections: Applicant and veteran info, dependency and relationship details.
Where to file: Submit online or mail to VA office.
Link: VA Form 21-534EZ
6. VA Form 21-686c – Declaration of Status of Dependents
Purpose: Declare or update dependency status.
Key Sections: Info on veteran and dependents, marital/child details.
Where to file: Online or by mail to VA.
Link: VA Form 21-686c
7. VA Form 21-527EZ – Application for Pension
Purpose: Apply for pension benefits.
Key Sections: Personal, income, asset, and financial needs info.
Where to file: Online via VA Pension Benefits website.
Link: VA Form 21-527EZ
8. VA Form 10-10EZ – Application for Health Benefits
Purpose: Apply for VA health care benefits.
Key Sections: Personal, insurance, military service, income details.
Where to file: Online, by mail, or local VA facility.
Link: VA Form 10-10EZ
9. VA Form 21-0779 – Request for Home Health Services
Purpose: Request home health care services.
Key Sections: Veteran’s medical condition and care needs.
Where to file: Submit to VA health care provider/facility.
Link: VA Form 21-0779
10. VA Form 21-0958 – Notice of Disagreement
Purpose: Appeal a VA claim decision.
Key Sections: Veteran info, decision details, reason for disagreement.
Where to file: Submit to the VA office handling the claim.
Link: VA Form 21-0958
11. VA Form 22-5490 – Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program
Purpose: Family members apply for DEA education benefits.
Key Sections: Family member info, veteran’s military history.
Where to file: Online or by mail to VA.
Link: VA Form 22-5490
12. VA Form 28-8832 – Application for Beneficiary Travel
Purpose: Request reimbursement for travel to VA appointments.
Key Sections: Travel details, appointment dates, provider info.
Where to file: Submit to VA medical center handling care.
Link: VA Form 28-8832
For additional assistance or if you need help with a specific claim, you can contact the VA directly or reach out to a VSO like the American Legion, VFW, or DAV.