the benefit sought is SMC A&A. Consider the form an incomplete application if there is not adequate information to identify the benefit sought is SMC. special monthly pension (SMP) 21-526 for A&A including spousal 21-527EZ A&A or 21-534EZ, 21-2680. The can be used Note: VA Form 21-2680 as a standalone form as long as the supporting documentation identifies that the benefit sought is SMP A&A. Consider the form an incomplete application if is not adequate information to identify the benefit sought is SMP. spina bifida 21-0304, Application for Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Service Veterans. apportionment 21-0788, Information Regarding Apportionment of Beneficiary’s dependents 21-526 (pension only) 21-527 (pension only) 21-527EZ 21-686c 21-674, Request for Approval of School (school children over 18 Attendance, only), or 21P-509, Statement of Dependency of (for dependent parent(s) Parent(s), only). New dependency information Note: submitted by a Veteran on will 21-0538 be accepted as a claim to add the dependent(s) to the Veteran’s award. c. Using a Use the table below to determine whether a claimant’s entries on VA Form Claimant’s constitute a claim for disability compensation, pension, or both. 21-526 Entries on VA Form 21-526 to Determine Which Benefit He/She is Seeking
the benefit sought is SMC A&A. Consider the form an incomplete application if there is not adequate information to identify the benefit sought is SMC. special monthly pension (SMP) for A&A including spousal A&A 21-526 21-527EZ 21-534EZ, or 21-2680. Note: The VA Form 21-2680 can be used as a standalone form as long as the supporting documentation identifies that the benefit sought is SMP A&A. Consider the form an incomplete application if is not adequate information to identify the benefit sought is SMP. spina bifida 21-0304, Application for Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Service Veterans. apportionment 21-0788, Information Regarding Apportionment of Beneficiary’s dependents 21-526 21-527 (pension only) 21-527EZ (pension only) 21-686c 21-674, Request for Approval of School Attendance, (school children over 18 only), or 21P-509, Statement of Dependency of Parent(s), (for dependent parent(s) only). Note: New dependency information submitted by a Veteran on 21-0538 will be accepted as a claim to add the dependent(s) to the Veteran’s award. c. Using a Claimant’s Entries on VA Form 21-526 to Determine Which Benefit He/She is Seeking Use the table below to determine whether a claimant’s entries on VA Form 21-526 constitute a claim for disability compensation, pension, or both.
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