Dd Form 2656 7 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Dd Form 2656 7 PDF Details

The DD Form 2656-7 is the official verification form that military survivors submit to DFAS to confirm eligibility for monthly annuity payments. Complete it after the death of a retired service member.

Who Should File DD Form 2656-7?

Eligible filers include survivors of a retired service member, such as:

• Surviving spouses and dependent children under age 18
• Former spouses who retain an insurable interest in the annuity
• Any individual designated as an SBP beneficiary by the deceased member

What Annuity Programs Does This Form Cover?

DD Form 2656-7 verifies eligibility for benefits under three plans:

• Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) - provides monthly payments to eligible beneficiaries
• Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) - a legacy annuity program
• Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) - for reserve component survivors

What Information Does the Form Require?

You will need to provide the following details:

• Deceased member's name, Social Security Number, and duty status
• Claimant's identity and legal relationship to the decedent
• Declaration of any other annuity income or VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
• Signature of the applicant or authorized legal representative

For related forms, see DD Form 2656, DD Form 2656-2, and DFAS Notification of Death Form.