VA Form 29-336a
Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary
Who fills it
veteran
Journey phase
Specialty Benefits
Estimated time
10-15 minutes.
When to file
With VA Form 29-336 whenever additional beneficiaries are needed.
You have more beneficiaries to designate than the primary VA Form 29-336 can accommodate.
Gather before you start
—Same as VA Form 29-336 (policy number, additional beneficiary info)
Section I - Policy Reference
Block 1Policy number and reference to primary 29-336PII
Reference the primary VA Form 29-336 with which this supplement is being filed. Include the policy number.
Example
(VA insurance policy number; filed with primary 29-336)
Common mistakes
- Not referencing the primary form - the supplement cannot stand alone without the primary 29-336.
Section II - Additional Beneficiaries
Blocks 2-8Additional beneficiaries with full identification and percentagesPII
Same information as on 29-336: legal name, SSN, DOB, relationship, and percentage share. All percentages across 29-336 and 29-336a must total 100% for primary beneficiaries.
Example
(additional beneficiaries with full information)
Common mistakes
- Percentages across both forms not totaling 100%.
Section III - Insured Signature
Blocks 9-10Insured signature and datePII
Sign and date. By signing you certify the information is accurate under penalty of perjury.
Example
(signature/date)
Common mistakes
- Submitting only the supplement without the primary 29-336.
Statutory & regulatory authority
38 USC 1922B - New permanent life insurance for service-disabled vets, effective 2023.