VA Form 21-4138Verified official record

Statement in support of claim

Statement in Support of Claim

Provides the claimant's additional factual statement to VA.

When it may apply

Purpose and use

Use when current VA instructions call for a claimant statement and no more specific form or online flow applies.

When not to use it

Do not use this form for a different benefit or review path unless current VA instructions identify it for that purpose.

Responsibility

Who completes and signs it?

Completed by
veteran or claimant
Signed by
veteran or claimant
Availability
online and pdf
Submission
follow current form instructions
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