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Application for apportionment of a beneficiary’s award

Form name:Information Regarding Apportionment of Beneficiary’s Award (VA Form 21-0788)
Form revision date: February 2026
Related to: Disability, Family member and caregiver benefits

When to use this form

Use VA Form 21-0788 if you’re a spouse, dependent, or dependent parent of a Veteran and you want to apply to receive some or all of a Veteran’s or surviving spouse’s disability compensation.

Downloadable PDF

Online tool

You can apply online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.

Helpful links related to VA Form 21-0788

  • Upload your completed PDF VA Form 21-0788.

  • Find out if you qualify for compensation for a presumptive disability or other service-connected conditions.

  • Find out how to file a claim for disability compensation or increased disability compensation.

  • Find out if you need to complete additional forms for your disability claim.

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