Claims Documents
Frequently Required Documents
This is a collection of most frequently supplied claims documents. To fast-track your application, we encourage you to prepare the responses to these documents as a Harris County Veteran Services Officer (VSO) assists you with submitting your claim / appeal.
Earned Benefits
DD 214
Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
Divorce Decree (If Applicable)
Service Treatment Records (STRs)
Private Treatment Records
(IU) Individual Unemployability
(VA Form 21-8940)
Buddy Statements
Veteran Pension
DD 214
Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
Divorce Decree (If Applicable)
Death Certificate
Service Treatment Records (STRs)
Private Treatment Records
Aid & Attendance (VA Form 21-2680)
Medical Expense Report (VA Form 21-8416)
Income & Asset (VA Form 21-0969)
Financial Documents
DIC - Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
DD 214
Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
Divorce Decree (If Applicable)
Death Certificate
Aid & Attendance (VA Form 21-2680)
Survivor’s Pension
DD 214
Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
Divorce Decree (If Applicable)
Death Certificate
Aid & Attendance (VA Form 21-2680)
Medical Expense Report (VA Form 21-8416)
Financial Documents
