Payee Codes | M21-4 appendix-a.2

What this means

m21-4:appendix-a.2 explains payee codes. In plain terms, the official guidance says the table below shows a list of payee codes. It also addresses c&P Thirteenth Child — 23

How this may help with a claim

Use m21-4:appendix-a.2 as a lookup tool for payee codes. Match the exact label, code, condition, or table row in your records to the official entry; one useful point is: The table below shows a list of payee codes. C&P Thirteenth Child — 23 Keep the notice or screen that uses the term so you can distinguish an internal status label from a filing deadline or entitlement rule.

What to review in your file

Check the file against this official condition: The table below shows a list of payee codes.
Confirm that the record or notice addresses this source point: C&P Thirteenth Child — 23
Document how this stated step or exception applies: CH35 Eighth Child — 48

Important limits

m21-4:appendix-a.2 helps decode payee codes, but a code, tracked item, or table entry is not proof that VA has granted or denied the underlying benefit. Use the governing notice and controlling law for rights and deadlines. The official context includes: The table below shows a list of payee codes. CH35 Eighth Child — 48

Search terms when useful

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Payee Codes
m21-4:appendix-a.2
A.2.a. Payee Codes
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Payee Payee Code Veteran
First Payee Recipient
Second Payee Recipient
Third Payee Recipient

Original VA guidance

The official VA text of this section

2. Payee Codes

Change Date

October 8, 2016

A.2.a. Payee Codes

The table below shows a list of payee codes.

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Payee	Payee Code
Veteran	00
First Payee Recipient	01
Second Payee Recipient	02
Third Payee Recipient	03
Fourth Payee Recipient	04
Fifth Payee Recipient	05
Sixth Payee Recipient	06
Seventh Payee Recipient	07
Eighth Payee Recipient	08
Ninth Payee Recipient	09
Spouse	10
C&P First Child	11
C&P Second Child	12
C&P Third Child	13
C&P Fourth Child	14
C&P Fifth Child	15
C&P Sixth Child	16
C&P Seventh Child	17
C&P Eighth Child	18
C&P Ninth Child	19
C&P Tenth Child	20
C&P Eleventh Child	21
C&P Twelfth Child	22
C&P Thirteenth Child	23
C&P Fourteenth Child	24
C&P Fifteenth Child	25
C&P Sixteenth Child	26
C&P Seventeenth Child	27
C&P Eighteenth Child	28
C&P Nineteenth Child	29
Vendor	30
Consolidated Payee 1st group of children	31
Consolidated Payee 2nd group of children	32
Consolidated Payee 3rd group of children	33
Consolidated Payee 4th group of children	34
Consolidated Payee 5th group of children	35
Consolidated Payee 6th group of children	36
Consolidated Payee 7th group of children	37
Consolidated Payee 8th group of children	38
Consolidated Payee 9th group of children	39
CH35 First Child	41
CH35 Second Child	42
CH35 Third Child	43
CH35 Fourth Child	44
CH35 Fifth Child	45
CH35 Sixth Child	46
CH35 Seventh Child	47
CH35 Eighth Child	48
CH35 Ninth Child	49
Dependent Father	50
Dependent Mother	60
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) First Payee	70
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Second Payee	71
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Third Payee	72
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Fourth Payee	73
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Fifth Payee	74
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Sixth Payee	75
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Seventh Payee	76
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Eighth Payee	77
DIC Award 38 USC 412(a) Ninth Payee	78
First Claimant Burial/Accrued	80
Second Claimant Burial/Accrued	81
Third Claimant Burial/Accrued	82
Fourth Claimant Burial/Accrued	83
Fifth Claimant Burial/Accrued	84
Sixth Claimant Burial/Accrued	85
Seventh Claimant Burial/Accrued	86
Eighth Claimant Burial/Accrued	87
Ninth Claimant Burial/Accrued	88
Tenth Claimant Burial/Accrued	89
Institutional Veteran CFR 3.852	99