Since no state law providing presumption of death is applicable to VA benefits, VA Form 21P-1775 is needed to gather sufficient information from a claimant so a formal decision can be made regarding the unexplained absence of an individual for over 7 years.
The latest form for Statement of Disappearance (VA Form 21P-1775) expires 2022-12-31 and can be found here.
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Supplementary Document |
Supplementary Document |
Supporting Statement A |