OMB control number
Request for Substitution of Claimant upon Death of Claimant (VA Form 21P-0847)
OMB 2900-0740 ยท VA.
OMB 2900-0740
VA Form 21P-0847 is used to allow claimants to request substitution for a claimant, who passed away, prior to VA processing a claim to completion. This is only allowed when a claimant dies while a claim or appeal for any benefit under a law administered by the VA is pending. The substitute claimant would be eligible to receive accrued benefits due a deceased claimant under Section 5121(a).
The latest form for Request for Substitution of Claimant upon Death of Claimant (VA Form 21P-0847) expires 2027-11-30 and is listed under ICR 202407-2900-005.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form 21P-0847 Request for Substitution of Claimant upon Death of Claimant (VA Form 21P-0847) | Form |
| 30-Day FRN - 2900-0740 (2024).pdf | Supplementary Document |
 2900-0740 (21P-0847) - Supporting Statement.docx | Supporting Statement A |
| 60-Day FRN (2900-0740).pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Request for Substitution of Claimant upon Death of Claimant (VA Form 21P-0847) |
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All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202407-2900-005 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-10-18 | ||
| 202108-2900-010 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2021-10-29 | Approved without change | |
| 201806-2900-004 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2018-10-10 | Approved without change | |
| 201502-2900-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2015-11-13 | Approved with change | |
| 201206-2900-004 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2012-09-27 | Approved without change | |
| 200906-2900-003 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2009-09-08 | Approved without change |