The most commonly utilized and useful VA forms are as follows:
- Application for DIC, Death Pension & Accrued Benefits by Surviving Spouse of Child – VA form 21-534 (click to view)
- Request for determination of Loan Guarantee Eligibility (Unmarried Surviving Spouses) – VA form 26-1817 (click to view)
- Verification of VA benefits – VA form 26-8937 (click to view)
- Request for a Certificate of Eligibility – VA form 26-1880 (click to view)
- Application for Assumption Approval and/or Release Personal Liability to Gov’t – VA form 26-6381 (click to view)
- Statement of Veteran Assuming Loan – VA form 26-8106 (click to view)
- Request for Certificate of Veteran Status – VA form 269-8261a (click to view)
If the borrower is a Veteran, a clear copy of the DD Form 214 must be provided. If the borrower do not have a copy of their DD 214, they can request a copy via online, mail, or fax. Instructions on all three methods can be found at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. If submitting the request via mail or fax, borrower must use the SF-180 Form (click to view).
