What is a VA 21-686C?

What is a VA 21-686C?

An Application Request to Add and/or Remove Dependents or Declaration of Status of Dependents, also known as VA Form 21-686C, is a form employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This form requires information about both the veteran and his or her family, including a spouse, children, and any other dependants.

How do I fill out a VA form 21 22?

How to complete a VA Form 21 22 (Step by Step)

1. Name of veteran (first, middle, last)
2. Veterans social security number.
3. VA file number.
4. Veteran’s date of birth (month, day, year)
5. Veteran’s service number.
6. Branch of service.
7. Veterans mailing address (number and street or rural route, city, or P.O., state, and ZIP code)

Can a veteran claim a grandchild as a dependent?

To claim your grandchild as a dependent on your VA award, the unmarried child must be legally adopted before the age of 18 or before the age of 23, if the child is attending a VA-approved college or university.

What is a VA claimant?

As used in regulations on representation of VA claimants: (i) Claimant means a person who has filed or has expressed to a representative, agent, or attorney an intention to file a written application for determination of entitlement to benefits provided under title 38, United States Code, and implementing directives.

When do I need to use VA Form 21-22?

Form last updated: October 22, 2020 Use VA Form 21-22 when you want to have a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) help you with VA benefits or claims. Learn how an attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Officer (VSO) with special training in VA claims and appeals processes can help you.

When to use VA Form 21-2680 for aid and attendance benefits?

Form last updated: July 29, 2020 When to use this form Use VA Form 21-2680 to apply for Aid and Attendance benefits that will be added to your monthly compensation or pension benefits.

Where can I apply for VA Form 21-526ez?

If you are making a claim for veterans non service-connected pension benefits, use VA Form 21P-527EZ, Application for Pension If you are making a claim for survivor benefits, use VA Form 21P-534EZ, Application for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits VA forms are available at www.va.gov/vaforms

When to use VA Form 21-4138 Buddy statement?

Use VA Form 21-4138 when you want to submit a VA “buddy statement” or other statement from someone with firsthand knowledge of information you believe will help support your request for VA benefits.