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About VA Form 21-0538

Form name: Mandatory Verification of Dependents
Related to: Disability
Form last updated: July 2022

When to use this form

Use VA Form 21-0538 to verify the status of your dependents (spouse or children). We use this information to determine if you’re eligible to continue receiving additional compensation based on how many dependents you have.

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