For Veteran’s GI Life Insurance Claims:

We have all the required forms you will need to file. Please provide us with the policy number and a death certificate (or photocopy) showing date and cause of death of insured. We can provide you with assistance and information if you are:
The Principal Beneficiary
The Contingent Beneficiary
The Representative of the Estate We will also need copies of letters testamentary, letters of administration, or a court order of distribution. If these are not available, you will need to file a statement that there will be no administration of the estate, and VA Form 29-541, Certificate Showing Residence, and Heirs of Deceased Veteran.
A Minor or an Incompetent Person 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.

For Veteran's Mortgage Life Insurance Claims:

Please provide a payoff statement from the veteran’s mortgage lender showing the outstanding mortgage balance owed as of the date of the veteran’s death.

If monthly payments are desired instead of one lump sum:

If the beneficiary desires monthly payments instead of one lump sum, we will require additional information.