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VA Dependent Benefits Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Add, remove, review, or update eligible dependents for VA disability, pension, or DIC payments.
How to get help
Review dependents through the verified VA.gov tool. Add, remove, or update a dependent online or mail VA Form 21-686c to the Evidence Intake Center. Use VA Form 21-674 for a dependent child age 18 to 23 attending school and VA Form 21P-509 for a dependent parent; submit supporting evidence when required.
Who this service helps
Dependent definitions and payment eligibility vary by benefit. Additional disability compensation generally requires a combined rating of at least 30%. Pension considers household income and assets, while higher DIC for a surviving spouse can depend on eligible unmarried children. Child age, school, marital, and disability rules apply.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal benefit-management service available to eligible disability, pension, or DIC recipients in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No filing fee is stated. Approved dependency changes may increase or reduce benefit payments, and failure to report a change can create overpayment debt.
About this service
VA allows eligible beneficiaries to manage a dependent spouse, child, or parent and report family or school-status changes that can affect disability compensation, pension, or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments.
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