VA Form 21-0307: Benefits for Veteran’s Child with Disabilities

VA Form 21-0307: Benefits for Veteran’s Child with Disabilities – VA Form 21-0307 is an official document from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that serves as an award attachment explaining benefits for eligible children of qualifying Veterans born with certain disabilities, primarily linked to Agent Orange or herbicide exposure.

This form details the monetary allowance, health care, and vocational training options available to qualifying children. The latest version is dated March 2024 (superseding February 2020).

What Is VA Form 21-0307 Used For?

VA Form 21-0307 accompanies an award notification for children determined eligible for benefits under VA programs for birth defects. It outlines:

  • VA Health Care benefits.
  • Vocational Training Program eligibility.
  • Information on direct deposit, non-assignability of benefits, change of address requirements, and conditions affecting payments.

It is not the initial application form. The primary application for these benefits is VA Form 21-0304, “Application for Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service Veterans.”

Eligibility for Benefits: Qualifying Veteran’s Child Born with Disabilities

Eligibility focuses on biological children of Veterans with specific service who have covered birth defects causing permanent physical or mental disability.

For Spina Bifida (Children of Vietnam, Korea, or Thailand Veterans)

  • The child must have spina bifida (except spina bifida occulta).
  • The biological parent (father or mother) must have served in:
    • Vietnam (Jan 9, 1962 – May 7, 1975), or
    • Korean DMZ (Sep 1, 1967 – Aug 31, 1971), or
    • Thailand with herbicide exposure (Jan 9, 1962 – May 7, 1975).
  • The child must have been conceived after the Veteran’s qualifying service.

For Other Birth Defects (Primarily Children of Women Vietnam Veterans)

  • Certain birth defects (not due to family disorders, birth injuries, or well-established fetal/neonatal causes) resulting in permanent disability.
  • Biological mother served in Vietnam (Feb 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975).
  • Child conceived after mother’s entry into Vietnam.

Covered conditions exclude those with clear non-exposure causes. VA evaluates the degree of disability for the monthly monetary allowance.

Benefits Available Through VA Form 21-0307 Award

Once approved, eligible children may receive:

1. Monthly Monetary Allowance

A tax-exempt compensation payment based on the severity of the disability.

2. VA Health Care

  • Care for the covered birth defect and related conditions from authorized providers in your state.
  • VA pays providers directly.
  • Pre-authorization required for certain services (e.g., durable medical equipment, mental health, dental, travel).
  • For spina bifida: Access to Shriners Hospitals for Children at no cost.

3. Vocational Training and Rehabilitation

  • Up to 24 months (extendable) of full-time training, tuition, books, supplies, and job assistance.
  • Typically starts at age 18 or after secondary school.
  • Apply using VA Form 21-4138 with specific details.

Benefits are non-assignable, exempt from creditor claims (with exceptions), and subject to adjustment based on disability changes or cooperation with VA requests.

How to Apply for These Benefits (VA Form 21-0304)?

  1. Complete VA Form 21-0304.
  2. Gather supporting documents: birth certificate, medical records proving the disability, Veteran’s service records.
  3. Mail to the address on the form or submit as instructed by VA.
  4. Contact 1-888-820-1756 or 1-800-829-4833 (TDD) for questions.

After approval, you’ll receive the award letter with VA Form 21-0307 attached.

Download VA Form 21-0307 here: Official VA Form 21-0307 PDF (March 2024)

How to Fill Out or Use VA Form 21-0307?

This form is generally provided by VA upon award approval rather than filled out by the claimant. It includes sections for:

  • Acknowledging health care and vocational options.
  • Direct deposit enrollment information.
  • Contact details for updates.

Keep it with your award documents. Update your address or direct deposit promptly via VA.gov or by calling VA.

Important Notes and Next Steps

  • Notify VA immediately of any change in disability level, address, or other relevant information.
  • Benefits may be reduced or stopped for non-cooperation or fraudulent claims.
  • For vocational training applications or health care questions, use the toll-free numbers provided on the form.

Veterans’ families affected by these disabilities should explore all available support. For the most current information, visit official VA resources or consult an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

Official Resources:

This article is for informational purposes and based on official VA sources as of 2026. Always verify details directly with the VA for your specific situation.