DD Form 137-7. Parent's Dependency Affidavit (English-Spanish)

DD Form 137-7 - Parent's Dependency Affidavit (English-Spanish) is a bilingual document used to declare the dependency status of a parent for the purpose of claiming certain benefits within the Department of Defense.

The form consists of sections where the parent provides information about their financial and emotional dependency on the military member. The form is presented in both English and Spanish to accommodate parents who may not be proficient in English.

Key fields in this form include details about the parent's financial reliance on the military member and any supporting documentation required. Accurate completion is vital to ensure that benefits are correctly extended to eligible parents.

Application Example: A military member's non-English-speaking parent relies on the member for financial support. The parent completes DD Form 137-7 in Spanish to accurately declare their dependency status. Proper completion ensures that the parent's dependency is appropriately documented for benefit eligibility.

There are no direct alternatives or analogues to this form, as it serves the unique purpose of accommodating parents who are more comfortable using Spanish to establish their dependency status.