VA Form Asks Who Stood in Relation of Parent
Published Date: 10/22/2026
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Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for feedback on a form used by people claiming to be like a parent to a deceased Veteran, but who aren’t the Veteran’s biological or adoptive parent. This form helps decide if they qualify for benefits. If you’re affected, you have until November 23, 2026, to share your thoughts, and the process is expected to take about 2 hours per person.
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VA form to claim parent-like status
If you claim you 'stood in the relation of a parent' to a deceased Veteran but are not the Veteran's biological or adoptive parent, you must complete VA Form 21P-524 so the VA can decide if you qualify for benefits. The VA estimates 21 people will file this form each year, the average response takes 2 hours, and the total estimated annual burden is 42 hours. If you want to comment on this information collection, submit comments by November 23, 2026.
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