VA Form 29-352
Designation of Beneficiary (RH / USGLI)
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).
You hold an RH or USGLI policy and need to update your beneficiary designation.
Gather before you start
—RH or USGLI policy number
—Beneficiary information
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.
Example
(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.
Example
(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.
Example
(signature/date)
Common mistakes
- Forgetting to update beneficiaries on older policies that may be overlooked.
Statutory & regulatory authority
38 USC 1922 - S-DVI authority (replaced by VALife under 38 USC 1922B for new applicants).