VA Form 21-651 Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Form 21-651 Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs

What Is VA Form 21-651?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 1, 2015 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is VA Form 21-651?
A: VA Form 21-651 is a form used to elect compensation in lieu of retired pay or waive retired pay to secure compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Q: Who uses VA Form 21-651?
A: This form is used by veterans who are eligible for both retired pay and compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Q: What is the purpose of VA Form 21-651?
A: The purpose of this form is to provide veterans with the option to receive either retired pay or compensation from the VA.

Q: What does it mean to elect compensation in lieu of retired pay?
A: Electing compensation in lieu of retired pay means choosing to receive disability compensation from the VA instead of retired pay.

Q: What does it mean to waive retired pay to secure compensation?
A: Waiving retired pay to secure compensation means giving up retired pay in order to receive disability compensation from the VA.

Q: Is VA Form 21-651 mandatory?
A: No, it is not mandatory. Veterans have the option to elect compensation in lieu of retired pay or waive retired pay to secure compensation.

Q: Are there any deadlines for submitting VA Form 21-651?
A: The deadlines for submitting VA Form 21-651 may vary. It is best to consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs or your local VA office for specific deadlines.

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Form Details:

  • Released on June 1, 2015;
  • The latest available edition released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;
  • Easy to use and ready to print;
  • Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
  • Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
  • Fill out the form in our online filing application.

Download a fillable version of VA Form 21-651 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Download VA Form 21-651 Election of Compensation in Lieu of Retired Pay or Waiver of Retired Pay to Secure Compensation From Department of Veterans Affairs

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