Dependency
Forms and resources for dependency
15 resources in this category
VA Form 21-686c Dependency Claim Guide
Complete guide to filing VA Form 21-686c to add or remove dependents from your VA disability compensation.
Adding a Spouse to VA Benefits Guide
Step-by-step instructions for adding a spouse as a dependent for additional VA disability compensation.
Adding a Child to VA Benefits
How to add biological, adopted, or stepchildren to your VA benefits for additional monthly compensation.
Adding a Dependent Parent Guide
Guide to claiming a dependent parent for additional VA compensation, including income verification requirements.
School Attendance Verification (VA Form 21-674)
How to verify school attendance for children aged 18-23 to continue receiving dependent benefits using VA Form 21-674.
Dependency Verification Requirements Checklist
Checklist of all required documents for adding each type of dependent to your VA disability compensation.
Marriage Documentation Requirements Guide
Guide to marriage documentation requirements for VA dependency claims, including common-law and foreign marriages.
Stepchild Dependency Claim Guide
How to add a stepchild as a dependent for VA benefits, including member of household and custody requirements.
Adopted Child Benefits Guide
Guide to claiming adopted children as dependents for VA benefits, including required legal documentation.
Helpless Child Benefits Guide
How to claim a permanently incapable child over 18 as a helpless child dependent for ongoing VA benefits.
Divorce and Dependency Status Update Guide
How to update your VA dependency status after a divorce, including removing a former spouse and potential overpayment issues.
Death of Dependent Notification Guide
Steps to notify the VA of a dependent's death and update your benefits to prevent overpayment.
Dependency Allowance Rate Reference Worksheet
Reference worksheet showing additional monthly compensation amounts for each dependent type at every disability rating level.
Apportionment Request Guide
Guide for dependents to request apportionment of a veteran's VA benefits when the veteran is not providing adequate support.
Custody Documentation for VA Benefits
Guide to custody and guardianship documentation requirements for claiming children as dependents on VA benefits.