VA Seeks Feedback on Injury Benefit Paperwork—Because Forms Need Therapy Too
Published Date: 2/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is asking for public feedback on the forms used to apply for and appeal Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) benefits. This is about keeping the paperwork up-to-date without changing it, so injured servicemembers can get help smoothly. Comments are open until April 24, 2026, and this process helps make sure the forms are clear and easy to use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
TSGLI benefit application form
If you are a member or former member of the uniformed services who suffered a traumatic injury while in service, you use the SGLV 8600 form to apply for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance–Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) benefits. The form is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 1980A and 38 CFR 9.20 and is used to gather information so the uniformed services can approve or disapprove a claim; if approved, The Prudential Insurance Company of America pays the claim.
TSGLI appeal request form
If your TSGLI claim was disapproved, you use the SGLV 8600a form to request an appeal of that decision. The form is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 1980A and 38 CFR 9.20 and is used by members or former members of the uniformed services to provide information for adjudicating TSGLI appeals.
Paperwork time burden for TSGLI forms
Filling out the TSGLI application or appeal takes time: the VA estimates an average burden of 10 hours per respondent, with an estimated 758 respondents annually and a total estimated annual burden of 7,580 hours. The collection is conducted annually under OMB Control Number 2900-0919.
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