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# Document Updates: Updates to VA Form 26-1817 (Cx14056) and VA Form 26-8261a (Cx3953)
Mar 27, 2023
Topics: [Document Updates](https://compliance.docutech.com/tag/document-updates)
Pursuant to our monthly audit of Federal Agency forms and to match the model forms made available through [https://www.va.gov/find-forms/](https://www.va.gov/find-forms/), we will be making the following changes to Cx14056 and Cx3953:
Cx14056, VA Form 26-1817, VA Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility.
- - Format has been updated to match most recent model document published by the VA. The form dates on the form have not changed.
Cx3953, VA Form 26-8261a, Request for Certificate of Veteran Status.
- - Change the expiration date from “01/31/2023” to “02/28/2026”
- Changed to revision date from “JUL 2017” to “FEB 2023”
- Updated format to match model form
[Updates to VA Eligibility Request Forms 26-8261a](https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-26-8261a/)
These changes will be in effect on April 1, 2023. If you have any questions of concerns about these changes, please contact Client Support at 1.800.497.3584.
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