Education Benefits (GI Bill)
VA Form 22-5490
Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)
Applies for Chapter 35 DEA — education benefits for spouses and children of permanently disabled or deceased service-connected veterans.
- Who files
- Spouses or children (between ages 18–26) of veterans who are P&T or KIA.
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