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Navy: Complete Claims Package (by dependent type)
Your secondary dependent claim package should include the following documents and forms (based on dependent relationship). Be sure to include all the items and that forms are filled out completely with all required signatures. Be sure the forms are legible to minimize any delays in processing.
Make sure you send your secondary dependency claim to the correct office. Offices responsible for determining dependency based on the type of dependent are included below.
Check out our Helpful Hints page for use in filling out the forms required for your secondary dependency claims package.
NOTE: The forms listed in the tables below are linked to online official forms for your use.
| PARENTS, PARENTS-IN-LAW | ||
| FORMS/DOCUMENTS | ||
| DD Form 137-3 | ||
| Verification of dependent's income | ||
| Copy of NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data): ACTIVE DUTY NAVY ONLY | ||
| DD 1172-2 (Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment): RETIRED NAVY ONLY | ||
| IN LOCO PARENTIS | ||
| FORMS/DOCUMENTS | ||
| DD Form 137-3 | ||
| Verification of dependent's income | ||
| Copy of NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data): ACTIVE DUTY NAVY ONLY | ||
| DFAS-CL Form 1751/38 (for initial application) | ||
| NOTE: In loco parentis dependents are not eligible for USIP cards. | ||
| LEGAL CUSTODY WARDS | ||
| FORMS/DOCUMENTS | ||
| DD Form 137-7 | ||
| Guardianship documents on initial application - Must be signed by a judge of a U.S. court jurisdiction | ||
| Copy of birth certificate | ||
| Copy of NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data): ACTIVE DUTY NAVY ONLY | ||
| DD 1172-2 (Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment): RETIRED NAVY ONLY | ||
NOTE: Secondary dependency claims for Parents, Parents-in-law, In Loco Parentis and Legal Custody Wards should be submitted to:
Mail:
DFAS - Cleveland
ATTN: Dependency Claims
1240 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44199
FAX: 216-367-3527
Email: dfas.cleveland-oh.jfl.mbx.navy-secdary-dependency-cl@mail.mil
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| INCAPACITATED CHILD (21 YEARS OR OVER) | ||
| FORMS/DOCUMENTS | ||
| DD Form 137-5 | ||
| Medical sufficiency letter signed by a Uniformed Services medical provider or civilian physician. Use our example of a medical sufficiency letter to get started. |
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| Verification of Income | ||
| Relationship documents (for initial application) | ||
| Copy of NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data): ACTIVE DUTY NAVY ONLY | ||
| DD 1172-2 (Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment): RETIRED NAVY ONLY | ||
NOTE: Secondary Dependency claims for Incapacitated Children must be submitted to:
Mail:
PERS 31-D
Benefits and Eligibility Section
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-3120
Toll Free Number: 1-866-827-5672
DSN: 822-3360
FAX: 901-874-2766
Email: CSMailbox@navy.mil
| FULL TIME STUDENT (21 OR 22 YEARS OLD) | ||
| FORMS/DOCUMENTS | ||
| DD Form 137-6 | ||
| Child's birth certificate showing parent(s) names - English translation if applicable | ||
| Verification of student's full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university | ||
| Verification of Income | ||
| Documentation of tuition and education-related expenses | ||
| Copy of NAVPERS 1070/602 (Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data) : ACTIVE DUTY NAVY ONLY |
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NOTE: Secondary Dependency claims for Full-Time Students must be submitted to your local Personnel Support Detachment.
Page updated Sep. 18, 2015