United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

life insurance

VA Life Insurance

Filing a Death Claim (except SGLI/VGLI)

Where to Mail or Fax Your Claim

Mailing Address: Toll Free Fax Number:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office and Insurance Center
P O Box 7208
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101
(888) 748-5822

 

How to File A Claim

If you are the:
You should send us:
Principal Beneficiary

A VA Form 29-4125, Claim for One Sum Payment. Download this form, complete it and mail or fax it to us (address and fax # above). You must also send a death certificate (or photocopy) showing date and cause of death of insured.

Contingent Beneficiary

A VA Form 29-4125, Claim for One Sum Payment. Download this form, complete it and mail or fax it to us (address and fax # above). You must also send death certificates (or photocopies) showing date and cause of death of the insured and of the principal beneficiary or beneficiaries.

Representative of the Estate

VA Form 29-4125, Claim for One Sum Payment. Download this form, complete it and mail or fax it to us (address and fax # above). The claim form must be signed by the executor or administrator of the estate. You must also send a death certificate (or photocopy) showing date and cause of death of the insured. In addition, copies of letters testamentary, letters of administration, or a court order of distribution must be submitted. If these are not available, a statement that there will be no administration of the estate, and VA Form 29-541, Certificate Showing Residence and Heirs of Deceased Veteran, must be filed.

A Minor or an Incompetent Person

A VA Form 29-4125, Claim for One Sum Payment. Download this form, complete it and mail or fax it to us (address and fax # above). The claim form must be signed by the next of kin, personal representative (guardian, custodian, etc.) or logical person to receive payment for the minor or incompetent. Also, include letters of guardianship, conservatorship, etc. (if any) and address of minor or incompetent. You must also send a death certificate (or photocopy) showing date and cause of death of the insured.

Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Claims A payoff statement from the veteran's mortgage lender showing the outstanding mortgage balance owed as of the date of the veteran's death. You must also send a death certificate (or photocopy) showing date and cause of death of the insured.

If monthly payments are desired instead of one lump sum If the beneficiary desires monthly payments instead of one lump sum, additional information is needed. Please call us toll-free at 1-800-669-8477 for instructions.