VA Seeks Comments on Deceased Veteran Refund Claim Form
Published Date: 4/18/2025
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Summary
If you’re a family member of a deceased veteran, service member, or surviving spouse, you might be able to claim a refund on certain loan fees. The VA wants your feedback on the form they use to collect this info and is asking for comments over the next 60 days. This helps make sure the process is smooth and fair, with no surprise paperwork headaches or delays in getting money back.
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Refunds for Families of Deceased Servicemembers
If you are a family member of a deceased veteran, service member, or surviving spouse, you might be able to claim a refund for certain loan fees. The Department of Veterans Affairs is collecting feedback about the form used to make these claims and is allowing 60 days for public comment.
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