About VA Form 21-0538
- Form name: Mandatory Verification of Dependents
- Related to: Disability
- Form last updated: June 2, 2022
When to use this form
Use VA Form 21-0538 to tell us about any changes to the status of your dependents (spouse or children). A change in status includes any of these situations:
- Married
- Divorce
- Adoption
- Death
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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