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VA Form 21-4138Supporting statement
Statement in Support of Claim
Provide additional information in support of a VA claim or related matter.
Current official form · Verify on official page · forms-library-2026.07.23 · record 059cda606060
When this form is commonly used
Use when VA instructions call for this form or when a general signed statement is appropriate. For lay or witness testimony, VA Form 21-10210 may be more specific.
Who completes it
Veteran, claimant, or other person providing the statement
What it helps document
- Provides a structured signed statement
- Can clarify dates, events, symptoms, or evidence
- Should identify the claim or issue clearly
- Should remain factual and specific
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using conclusions instead of firsthand facts
- Omitting dates, locations, or context
- Including unrelated sensitive details
- Forgetting the signature and date
Official VA form information
Use a fresh official copy
Review the current VA instructions before completing the form. The direct action opens the official government PDF or, for DBQs, the official download directory.
Download destination verified July 18, 2026