About VA Form 21-4138
- Form name: Statement in Support of Claim
- Related to: Careers and employment, Disability, Education and training, Health care, Housing assistance, Life insurance, Pension
- Form last updated: December 2022
When to use this form
Use VA Form 21-4138 when you want to submit a VA “buddy statement” or other statement from someone with firsthand knowledge of information you believe will help support your request for VA benefits.
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