Of course. You'll need your Social Security number and VA file number, for example.
Are you dependent of a Veteran or service member?
Yes, my husband is a Veteran.
In that case you'll also need that person's Social Security number or VA file number and basic service history information.
We have those. Which forms do I have to fill out and send to you?
You'll need to download the VA Form 22 - 1995 for Veterans and service members PDF, and the VA Form 22 - 5495 for dependents PDF.
Actually, can I get someone to help me with submitting my request? It's all a bit confusing and overwhelming to me.
Yes, you can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help requesting a change to your benefits and submitting your request.
My husband just chimed in and said we can do it on our own, he'll fill it out and we are going to send it by mail. Is that possible?
You'll need to download the VA Form 22 - 1995 for Veterans and service members PDF, and the VA Form 22 - 5495 for dependents PDF then.
Gotcha. Then we fill it out and mail it to the local office, right?
Yes, fill out the form and mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that s in the same region as your school. You can find a list of regional claims processing offices on our page.
Alright. You said a Social Security number or VA file number is needed, correct?