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VA Form 21P-534A
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VA Form 21P-534A Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child - In-Service Death Only
What Is VA Form 21P-534A?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 1, 2018 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
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Q: What is VA Form 21P-534A?A: VA Form 21P-534A is the Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving Spouse or Child - In-Service Death Only.
Q: What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation?A: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-connected disability.
Q: Who can apply for DIC?A: A surviving spouse or child of a deceased military service member who died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-connected disability can apply for DIC.
Q: What is an in-service death?A: An in-service death refers to a death that occurred during active military service.
Q: What documents are required for the application?A: The required documents may include the service member's death certificate, marriage certificate, and birth certificates of dependent children.
Q: Is DIC taxable income?A: No, DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit.
Form Details:
- Released on June 1, 2018;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
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