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About VA Form 21-22a

Form name: Appointment of Individual As Claimant's Representative
Related to: Burials and memorials, Careers and employment, Disability, Education and training, Family member benefits, Health care, Housing assistance, Life insurance, Pension, Service member benefits
Form last updated: February 2024

When to use this form

If you want to have an individual help you with your claim or benefits, have that person complete and submit this form.

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Download VA Form 21-22a (PDF)
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