VA Form 21P-534 is used to gather the necessary information to determine the eligibility of surviving spouses and children for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC), death pension, accrued benefits, and death compensation. VA Form 21P-534a is an abbreviated application for DIC that is used only by surviving spouses and children of veterans who died while on active duty service. The VA Form 21P-534EZ is used for the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) program for pension claims. Without this information, determination of entitlement would not be possible.
The latest form for Appl. for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (21P-534EZ); Appl. for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child; Appl. for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation expires 2024-01-31 and can be found here.
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Federal Enterprise Architecture: General Government - Legislative Functions
Form 21P-534a | Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child - In Service Death Only | www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-534a-ARE.pdf | Form |
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