VA Compensation and Pension FAQs for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom

• Disability Compensation Benefits - A description of eligibility requirements for benefits for disabilities received during a term of active military service. - Application for Compensation and Pension benefits:
  • Fill out an application on line.   VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension.
  • Download a PDF copy of the application.    VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension.
• Disability Pension Benefits - A description of eligibility for benefits associated with non-service connected disabling conditions.  Use the VA Form 21-526.
• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) - A description of benefits for dependent spouse and children of veterans who died of a service connected condition. - To apply, use VA Form 21-534 , Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child (Including Death Compensation if Applicable).
• Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation(DIC) - A description of benefits for eligible dependent parents of deceased veterans. - To apply, use VA form 21-535, Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation by Parent(s).
• Death Pension Benefits - A description of benefits payable to eligible spouse and children of veterans who died of non-service related injuries. - To apply, use VA Form 21-534, Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child (Including Death Compensation if Applicable).
• Burial and Plot-Interment Allowances - A description of burial and plot allowance benefits for deceased veterans. - To apply, use VA Form 21-530, Application For Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23).
• Burial Flag - A description of eligibility requirements for burial flags. - To apply, use VA Form 21-2008 , Application For United States Flag For Burial Purposes.
• Disability Compensation for Sexual Trauma - A description of how to apply for benefits related to incidents of sexual trauma. - To apply, download a PDF copy of the application, VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension.
• Benefits for Reservists and National Guard Members- A comprehensive description of benefits specific to Reservists and National Guard Personnel.