VA Form 21-22
Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative
The form that lets a Veterans Service Organization represent you, for free.
Opens the official VA.gov page, always the authority on the current version and instructions.
Accredited VSOs (organizations like the DAV, VFW, and county veteran service offices) help veterans file and pursue claims at no cost. This form makes the representation official and lets them see your file.
Its sibling, 21-22a, appoints an individual representative such as an accredited attorney or claims agent instead of an organization.
Worth knowing
- VSO representation is free; accredited attorneys and agents may charge fees only in specific circumstances the VA regulates.
- You can find and change representatives; the newest valid appointment controls.
Keep your copy where you can find it
Every form you send becomes part of your story. MusterVault keeps your completed copies, decision letters, and records organized and encrypted on your own computer, so the next deadline finds you ready. No cloud, no account.
Informational only: what this form is and where it lives, not advice about whether or when to file it. A free accredited VSO can advise on your situation. MusterVault organizes records, never gives claims advice, and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.