SECTION XI: DIRECT DEPOSIT INFORMATION (MUST COMPLETE)
32. The FDC Program is designed to rapidly process compensation or pension claims received with the evidence necessary to decide the claim. VA will
automatically consider a claim submitted on this form for rapid processing under the FDC Program. Check the below box ONLY if you DO NOT want
your claim considered for rapid processing under the FDC Program because you plan to submit further evidence in support of your claim.
I DO NOT want my claim considered for rapid processing under the FDC Program because I plan to submit further evidence in support of my
claim.
35B. PRINTED NAME AND ADDRESS OF WITNESS
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: The form will be used to determine allowance to pension benefits (38 U.S.C. 5101). The responses you submit are considered
confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). VA may disclose the information that you provide, including Social Security numbers, outside VA if the disclosure is
authorized under the Privacy Act, including the routine uses identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension, Education,
and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records - VA, published in the Federal Register. The requested information is considered relevant and
necessary to determine maximum benefits under the law. Information submitted is subject to verification through computer matching programs with other
agencies. VA may make a "routine use" disclosure for: civil or criminal law enforcement, congressional communications, epidemiological or research
studies, the collection of money owed to the United States, litigation in which the United States is a party or has an interest, the administration of VA
programs and delivery of VA benefits, verification of identity and status, and personnel administration. Your obligation to respond is required in order to
obtain or retain benefits. Information that you furnish may be utilized in computer matching programs with other Federal or State agencies for the
purpose of determining your eligibility to receive VA benefits, as well as to collect any amount owed to the United States by virtue of your participation in
any benefit program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Social Security information: You are required to provide the Social Security
number requested under 38 U.S.C. 5101(c)(1). VA may disclose Social Security numbers as authorized under the Privacy Act, and, specifically may
disclose them for purposes stated above.
SECTION XIII: WITNESSES TO SIGNATURE (MUST COMPLETE ONLY IF VETERAN SIGNED ITEM 33A WITH AN "X")
34A. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS (If veteran signed above using an "X")
35A. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS (If veteran signed above using an "X")
33B. DATE SIGNED
34B. PRINTED NAME AND ADDRESS OF WITNESS
33A. VETERAN'S SIGNATURE (REQUIRED)
VA FORM 21-527EZ, JUN 2014
RESPONDENT BURDEN: We need this information to determine your eligibility for pension. Title 38, United States Code, allows us to ask for this
information. We estimate that you will need an average of 25 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and complete this form. VA cannot
conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a collection of
information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.
29. ACCOUNT NUMBER (Check the appropriate box and provide the account number, or simply write "Established" if you have a direct deposit with VA.)
The Department of Treasury requires all Federal benefit payments be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), also called direct deposit.
Please attach a voided personal check or deposit slip or provide the information requested below in Items 29, 30, and 31 to enroll in direct
deposit. If you do not have a bank account, you must receive your payment through Direct Express Debit MasterCard. To request a Direct
Express Debit MasterCard you must apply at www.usdirectexpress.com or by telephone at 1-800-333-1795. If you elect not to enroll, you must
contact representatives handling waiver requests for the Department of Treasury at 1-888-224-2950. They will encourage your participation in
EFT and address any questions or concerns you may have.
SECTION XII: CLAIM CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE (MUST COMPLETE)
31. ROUTING OR TRANSIT NUMBER (The first nine numbers located
at the bottom left of your check)
30. NAME OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (Please provide the name of the bank where
you want your direct deposit)
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I certify and authorize the release of information. I certify that the statements in this document are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
authorize any person or entity, including but not limited to any organization, service provider, employer, or government agency, to give the Department of
Veterans Affairs any information about me and I waive any privilege which makes the information confidential.
I certify I have received the notice attached to this application titled Notice to Veteran of Evidence Necessary to Substantiate a Claim for
Veterans Non-Service Connected Pension Benefits.
I certify I have enclosed all the information or evidence that will support my claim, to include an identification of relevant records available at a Federal
facility, such as a VA medical center; OR, I have no information or evidence to give VA to support my claim; OR, I have checked the box in Item 32,
indicating that I do not want my claim considered for rapid processing in the Fully Developed Claim (FDC) Program because I plan to submit further
evidence in support of my claim.
Account No.:__________________
Account No.:__________________
SAVINGSCHECKING
I CERTIFY THAT I DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH A FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION OR CERTIFIED PAYMENT AGENT