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.

Related Education Benefits (GI Bill) forms

• VA Form 22-1990 — Application for VA Education BenefitsFirst-time application for Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), or VEAP (Chapter 3…
• VA Form 22-1995 — Request for Change of Program or Place of TrainingUsed when transferring schools, changing degree programs, or restarting GI Bill benefits at a new institution.
• VA Form 28-1900 — Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) BenefitsApplies for Chapter 31 VR&E — vocational rehab, training, and counseling. Often more generous than GI Bill but…

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