VA Form 21P-527EZ
- Form name:Application for Veterans Pension
- Form revision date: December 2025
- Related to: Pension
When to use this form
Use VA Form 21P-527EZ if you’re a wartime Veteran and want to file a pension claim.
Downloadable PDF
Online tool
You can apply online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.
Related forms and instructions
VA Form 21P-0969
Form name: Income and Asset Statement for Pension or Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Claims
Use VA Form 21P-0969 when you’re instructed to while completing VA Forms 21P-527EZ or 21P-534EZ.
You can also submit it when you need to verify or update your income or net worth. If you need to report changes over multiple years, submit a separate VA Form 21P-0969 each year.
VA Form 21-0966
Form name: Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC
Use VA Form 21-0966 if you’re still gathering information to support your claim, and want to start the filing process. Submitting an intent to file can secure the earliest possible effective date for any retroactive payments you may be eligible to receive.
Information for accredited representatives: If you’re an accredited representative who helps Veterans and their dependents with benefit claims, the information you need is on a different page.
Use the VA Accredited Representative Portal
VA Form 21-2680
Form name: Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance
Use VA Form 21-2680 to apply for Aid and Attendance benefits that will be added to your monthly compensation or pension benefits.
VA Form 21P-8416
Form name: Medical Expense Report
Use VA Form 21P-8416 to report medical or dental expenses that you have paid for yourself or for a family member living in your household. These must be expenses you weren’t reimbursed for and don’t expect to be reimbursed for.