SF 1174. Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Member of the Uniformed Services

Form SF1174 Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Member of the Uniformed Services is a form used to claim unpaid compensation of a deceased member of the Uniformed Services. 

The form consists of several parts, including the Claimant's Statement, the Certification of Death, and the Authorization to Pay Legal Fees. The Claimant's Statement requires information about the claimant, the deceased member, and the unpaid compensation being claimed. The Certification of Death requires information about the deceased member's death, including the cause of death and the date of death. The Authorization to Pay Legal Fees, if applicable, requires information about the legal representative and the fees being claimed.

The most important fields on the form include the claimant's name and contact information, the deceased member's name and service information, the amount of unpaid compensation being claimed, and any legal fees being claimed.

This form is compiled when a member of the Uniformed Services dies and has unpaid compensation. The parties involved in the document are the claimant, who is usually a family member or legal representative of the deceased member, and the government agency responsible for paying the compensation.

When compiling this form, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and complete. Any missing or incorrect information can delay the processing of the claim.

The advantages of this form include the ability to claim unpaid compensation for a deceased member of the Uniformed Services. The form also provides a clear and organized way to submit the claim.

Some problems that can arise when filling out this form include missing or incorrect information, which can delay the processing of the claim. Additionally, if legal fees are being claimed, the process can be more complex and time-consuming.

Related forms include Form SF1152 Designation of Beneficiary for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee and Form SF2800 Application for Immediate Retirement. An alternative form is the DD Form 2656-7 Verification for Survivor Annuity.

This form is submitted to the government agency responsible for paying the compensation. The instructions on the form provide information on where to submit the form. The form is usually stored electronically in the agency's database.