VA Form 29-352
Designation of Beneficiary (RH / USGLI)
You hold an RH or USGLI policy and need to update your beneficiary designation.
- Who fills it
- veteran
- Journey phase
- Specialty Benefits
- Estimated time
- 10-15 minutes.
- When to file
- After any life event (marriage, divorce, death of prior beneficiary).
Official VA form page: https://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/forms/forms.htm
Gather before you start
- ▸RH or USGLI policy number
- ▸Beneficiary information
Attach with the form
Section I - Policy Information
Blocks 1-3Policy number (RH or USGLI), insured name, SSNPII
Your RH or USGLI policy number from your policy documents or annual statement.
(RH or USGLI policy number)
Common mistakes
- ×Using form 29-336 instead of 29-352 for RH or USGLI policies - use the policy-specific form.
Section II - Beneficiary Designation
Blocks 4-10Primary and contingent beneficiariesPII
Same format as VA Form 29-336: legal names, SSNs, DOBs, relationships, and percentage splits.
(beneficiary information)
Common mistakes
- ×Not updating after divorce - ex-spouse remains beneficiary if not changed.
Section III - Insured Signature
Blocks 11-12Insured signature and datePII
Sign and date. Mail to VA Insurance Center, Philadelphia.
(signature/date)
Common mistakes
- ×Forgetting to update beneficiaries on older policies that may be overlooked.
Statutory and regulatory authority
- 38 USC 1922 - S-DVI authority (replaced by VALife under 38 USC 1922B for new applicants).