Compensation spouse or child dependency update
Department of Veterans Affairs
Evidence Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444
VA Form 21-686c — Add or remove applicable dependents
Ask VA to add or remove eligible dependents for applicable benefits. School-attendance information may also be needed for an older child.
Use the current official form
Revision: August 2025.
These are reviewed, scoped methods. Read the current official program and PDF instructions for conditions, signatures, additional methods and exceptions.