OMB control number

Mandatory Verification of Dependents (VA Form 21-0538)

OMB 2900-0500 · VA.

OMB 2900-0500

VA Form 21-0538 is used to gather information from veterans about the status of dependents for whom additional compensation is being paid. Without this collection of information, VA would not be able to determine continued eligibility for an additional allowance for dependents.

The latest form for Mandatory Verification of Dependents (VA Form 21-0538) expires 2027-01-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form VA Form 21-0538 Mandatory Verification of Dependents (VA Form 21-0538) Form
2023-27052, 30-Day FRN (2900-0500).pdf Supplementary Document
2023-22267, 60-Day FRN (2900-0500).pdf Supplementary Document
2900-0500, Supporting Statement (VAF 21-0538).docx Supporting Statement A
Mandatory Verification of Dependents (VA Form 21-0538) Form

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201709-2900-009 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2017-09-29
201609-2900-012 Withdrawn and continue	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2017-05-31
201406-2900-021 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2014-06-19
201307-2900-016 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2014-03-18
201009-2900-017 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2011-01-03
200708-2900-017 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2007-12-17
200411-2900-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2004-11-05
200202-2900-024 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2002-02-27
200201-2900-011 Withdrawn and continue	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2002-01-18
199811-2900-013 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	1998-11-23
199412-2900-008 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	1994-12-29
199105-2900-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1991-05-24
198901-2900-008 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	1989-01-05
198809-2900-008 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1988-09-28