How to Change Your Address for VA Benefits

By MorganO

If you receive benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and are changing your mailing address, you will want to notify the department about your change in address as soon as possible after your move to ensure that you continue to receive your benefits without interruption. Having your mail forwarded when you first move will ensure that you continue to receive your benefits for the initial transitory period. However, it is imperative that you change your address with the department so that you will continue to receive your benefits once your mail is no longer being forwarded to your new address.

Fill out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs form entitled "Request for Change of Address/Cancellation of Direct Deposit." This form can be found online at www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-20-572-ARE.pdf. A link to this form is also provided in the Resources.

Print the form, review the information you entered to ensure it is correct and sign the form in the designated box using blue or black ink.

Find the address of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional office where your records are kept by using the search function provided by the VA on the website www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp. A link to this site is also provided in the Resources.

Mail the form to your regional office.

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