About VA Form 21P-0847

Form name: Request for Substitution of Claimant Upon Death of Claimant: Related to: Family member benefits; Form last updated: July 2023

When to use this form

Use VA Form 21P-0847 if someone you’re connected to dies before we finish processing their VA claim, decision review, or appeal—and you want to continue their claim.

Downloadable PDF

Download VA Form 21P-0847 (PDF)

Online tool

You can submit your request online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.

Go to the online tool

Helpful links

Find out how to update your direct deposit information online for disability compensation, pension, or education benefits.
Find out how to change your address and other information in your VA.gov profile for disability compensation, claims and appeals, VA health care, and other benefits.
Submit an online request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website.
Learn how to access your VA records, benefit letters, and documents online.